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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.36, 23,030.40 and 5,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.36, 23,030.40 and 5,493.96 is: 8,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.36 : 23,030.40 = 5,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.36/23,030.40 = 5,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.36x = 23,030.40 × 5,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.36x = 126,528,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,528,096.38/15,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.92

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