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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.06, 23,009.28 and 4,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.06, 23,009.28 and 4,247.11 is: 6,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.06 : 23,009.28 = 4,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.06/23,009.28 = 4,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.06x = 23,009.28 × 4,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.06x = 97,722,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,722,943.18/15,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.44

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