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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.20, 23,010.45 and 4,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.20, 23,010.45 and 4,246.90 is: 6,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.20 : 23,010.45 = 4,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.20/23,010.45 = 4,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.20x = 23,010.45 × 4,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.20x = 97,723,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,723,080.11/15,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.98

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