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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.86, 23,059.62 and 5,513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.86, 23,059.62 and 5,513.76 is: 8,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.86 : 23,059.62 = 5,513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.86/23,059.62 = 5,513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.86x = 23,059.62 × 5,513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.86x = 127,145,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,145,210.37/15,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.61

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