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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.72, 23,038.52 and 5,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.72, 23,038.52 and 5,998.36 is: 8,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.72 : 23,038.52 = 5,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.72/23,038.52 = 5,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.72x = 23,038.52 × 5,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.72x = 138,193,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,193,336.83/15,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.71

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