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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.96, 23,042.54 and 5,999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.96, 23,042.54 and 5,999.09 is: 8,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.96 : 23,042.54 = 5,999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.96/23,042.54 = 5,999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.96x = 23,042.54 × 5,999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.96x = 138,234,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234,126.08/15,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.62

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