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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.36, 23,017.26 and 4,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.36, 23,017.26 and 4,251.89 is: 6,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.36 : 23,017.26 = 4,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.36/23,017.26 = 4,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.36x = 23,017.26 × 4,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.36x = 97,866,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,866,931.11/15,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.21

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