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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.96, 23,027.70 and 5,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.96, 23,027.70 and 5,992.80 is: 8,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.96 : 23,027.70 = 5,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.96/23,027.70 = 5,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.96x = 23,027.70 × 5,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.96x = 138,000,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,000,400.56/15,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.09

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