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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.89, 23,056.92 and 5,375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.89, 23,056.92 and 5,375.94 is: 8,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.89 : 23,056.92 = 5,375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.89/23,056.92 = 5,375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.89x = 23,056.92 × 5,375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.89x = 123,952,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,952,532.04/15,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.59

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