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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.71, 23,052.80 and 5,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.71, 23,052.80 and 5,370.91 is: 8,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.71 : 23,052.80 = 5,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.71/23,052.80 = 5,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.71x = 23,052.80 × 5,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.71x = 123,814,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,814,469.84/15,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.32

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