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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.67, 23,255.94 and 5,373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.67, 23,255.94 and 5,373.31 is: 8,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.67 : 23,255.94 = 5,373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.67/23,255.94 = 5,373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.67x = 23,255.94 × 5,373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.67x = 124,961,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,961,374.96/15,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.04

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