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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.17, 23,040.24 and 5,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.17, 23,040.24 and 5,997.81 is: 8,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.17 : 23,040.24 = 5,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.17/23,040.24 = 5,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.17x = 23,040.24 × 5,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.17x = 138,190,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,190,981.87/15,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.88

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