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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.22, 23,016.83 and 4,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.22, 23,016.83 and 4,251.02 is: 6,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.22 : 23,016.83 = 4,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.22/23,016.83 = 4,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.22x = 23,016.83 × 4,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.22x = 97,844,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844,868.33/15,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.66

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