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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.42, 23,022.42 and 5,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.42, 23,022.42 and 5,995.26 is: 8,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.42 : 23,022.42 = 5,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.42/23,022.42 = 5,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.42x = 23,022.42 × 5,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.42x = 138,025,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,025,371.25/15,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.54

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