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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.36, 23,048.52 and 5,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.36, 23,048.52 and 5,504.24 is: 8,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.36 : 23,048.52 = 5,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.36/23,048.52 = 5,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.36x = 23,048.52 × 5,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.36x = 126,864,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,864,585.72/15,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.53

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