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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.36, 23,039.51 and 5,999.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.36, 23,039.51 and 5,999.00 is: 8,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.36 : 23,039.51 = 5,999.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.36/23,039.51 = 5,999.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.36x = 23,039.51 × 5,999.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.36x = 138,213,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,213,875.30/15,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.68

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