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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.36, 23,093.88 and 5,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.36, 23,093.88 and 5,535.16 is: 8,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.36 : 23,093.88 = 5,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.36/23,093.88 = 5,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.36x = 23,093.88 × 5,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.36x = 127,828,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,828,320.82/15,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.96

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