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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.76, 23,010.40 and 4,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.76, 23,010.40 and 4,249.16 is: 6,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.76 : 23,010.40 = 4,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.76/23,010.40 = 4,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.76x = 23,010.40 × 4,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.76x = 97,774,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,774,871.26/15,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.70

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