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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.76, 23,063.43 and 5,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.76, 23,063.43 and 5,511.04 is: 8,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.76 : 23,063.43 = 5,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.76/23,063.43 = 5,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.76x = 23,063.43 × 5,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.76x = 127,103,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,103,448.28/15,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.17

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