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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.29, 23,040.81 and 5,999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.29, 23,040.81 and 5,999.54 is: 8,998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.29 : 23,040.81 = 5,999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.29/23,040.81 = 5,999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.29x = 23,040.81 × 5,999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.29x = 138,234,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234,146.02/15,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.86

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