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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.64, 23,041.54 and 5,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.64, 23,041.54 and 5,365.68 is: 8,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.64 : 23,041.54 = 5,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.64/23,041.54 = 5,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.64x = 23,041.54 × 5,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.64x = 123,633,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,633,530.35/15,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.20

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