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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.38, 23,031.37 and 5,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.38, 23,031.37 and 5,997.06 is: 8,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.38 : 23,031.37 = 5,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.38/23,031.37 = 5,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.38x = 23,031.37 × 5,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.38x = 138,120,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,120,507.77/15,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.17

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