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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.39, 23,052.68 and 5,879.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.39, 23,052.68 and 5,879.69 is: 8,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.39 : 23,052.68 = 5,879.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.39/23,052.68 = 5,879.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.39x = 23,052.68 × 5,879.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.39x = 135,542,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,542,575.90/15,367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.14

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