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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.02, 23,014.36 and 4,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.02, 23,014.36 and 4,098.35 is: 6,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.02 : 23,014.36 = 4,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.02/23,014.36 = 4,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.02x = 23,014.36 × 4,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.02x = 94,320,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,320,826.86/15,343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.47

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