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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.17, 23,010.77 and 4,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.17, 23,010.77 and 4,245.93 is: 6,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.17 : 23,010.77 = 4,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.17/23,010.77 = 4,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.17x = 23,010.77 × 4,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.17x = 97,702,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,702,118.67/15,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.04

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