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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.08, 23,059.44 and 5,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.08, 23,059.44 and 5,513.04 is: 8,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.08 : 23,059.44 = 5,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.08/23,059.44 = 5,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.08x = 23,059.44 × 5,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.08x = 127,127,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,127,615.10/15,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.50

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