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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.72, 23,020.58 and 4,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.72, 23,020.58 and 4,253.52 is: 6,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.72 : 23,020.58 = 4,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.72/23,020.58 = 4,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.72x = 23,020.58 × 4,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.72x = 97,918,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918,361.07/15,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.41

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