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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.93, 23,052.83 and 5,505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.93, 23,052.83 and 5,505.99 is: 8,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.93 : 23,052.83 = 5,505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.93/23,052.83 = 5,505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.93x = 23,052.83 × 5,505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.93x = 126,928,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,928,623.92/15,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.86

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