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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.95, 23,017.71 and 4,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.95, 23,017.71 and 4,250.88 is: 6,375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.95 : 23,017.71 = 4,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.95/23,017.71 = 4,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.95x = 23,017.71 × 4,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.95x = 97,845,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,845,523.08/15,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.57

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