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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.49, 23,023.20 and 4,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.49, 23,023.20 and 4,255.27 is: 6,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.49 : 23,023.20 = 4,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.49/23,023.20 = 4,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.49x = 23,023.20 × 4,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.49x = 97,969,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,969,932.26/15,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.03

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