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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.99, 23,048.42 and 5,503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.99, 23,048.42 and 5,503.05 is: 8,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.99 : 23,048.42 = 5,503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.99/23,048.42 = 5,503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.99x = 23,048.42 × 5,503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.99x = 126,836,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,836,580.17/15,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.45

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