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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.37, 23,093.49 and 5,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.37, 23,093.49 and 5,527.73 is: 8,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.37 : 23,093.49 = 5,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.37/23,093.49 = 5,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.37x = 23,093.49 × 5,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.37x = 127,654,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,654,577.48/15,388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.52

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