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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.22, 23,019.82 and 4,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.22, 23,019.82 and 4,253.02 is: 6,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.22 : 23,019.82 = 4,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.22/23,019.82 = 4,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.22x = 23,019.82 × 4,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.22x = 97,903,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903,754.86/15,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.67

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