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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.41, 23,059.13 and 5,511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.41, 23,059.13 and 5,511.79 is: 8,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.41 : 23,059.13 = 5,511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.41/23,059.13 = 5,511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.41x = 23,059.13 × 5,511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.41x = 127,097,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,097,082.14/15,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.41

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