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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.06, 23,628.98 and 5,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.06, 23,628.98 and 5,360.38 is: 8,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.06 : 23,628.98 = 5,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.06/23,628.98 = 5,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.06x = 23,628.98 × 5,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.06x = 126,660,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,660,266.14/15,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.38

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