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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.04, 23,016.48 and 4,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.04, 23,016.48 and 4,253.84 is: 6,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.04 : 23,016.48 = 4,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.04/23,016.48 = 4,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.04x = 23,016.48 × 4,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.04x = 97,908,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,908,308.20/15,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.04

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