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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.47, 23,049.29 and 5,373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.47, 23,049.29 and 5,373.45 is: 8,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.47 : 23,049.29 = 5,373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.47/23,049.29 = 5,373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.47x = 23,049.29 × 5,373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.47x = 123,854,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,854,180.48/15,376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.79

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