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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.77, 23,035.56 and 5,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.77, 23,035.56 and 5,996.04 is: 8,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.77 : 23,035.56 = 5,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.77/23,035.56 = 5,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.77x = 23,035.56 × 5,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.77x = 138,122,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,122,139.18/15,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.63

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