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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.38, 23,007.83 and 4,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.38, 23,007.83 and 4,246.27 is: 6,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.38 : 23,007.83 = 4,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.38/23,007.83 = 4,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.38x = 23,007.83 × 4,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.38x = 97,697,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,697,379.54/15,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.06

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