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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.33, 23,032.55 and 6,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.33, 23,032.55 and 6,003.54 is: 8,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.33 : 23,032.55 = 6,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.33/23,032.55 = 6,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.33x = 23,032.55 × 6,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.33x = 138,276,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,276,850.24/15,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.69

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