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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.24, 23,043.51 and 5,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.24, 23,043.51 and 5,873.82 is: 8,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.24 : 23,043.51 = 5,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.24/23,043.51 = 5,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.24x = 23,043.51 × 5,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.24x = 135,353,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,353,429.91/15,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.21

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