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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.24, 23,049.33 and 5,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.24, 23,049.33 and 5,512.30 is: 8,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.24 : 23,049.33 = 5,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.24/23,049.33 = 5,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.24x = 23,049.33 × 5,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.24x = 127,054,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054,821.76/15,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.67

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