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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.58, 23,020.58 and 4,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.58, 23,020.58 and 4,254.11 is: 6,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.58 : 23,020.58 = 4,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.58/23,020.58 = 4,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.58x = 23,020.58 × 4,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.58x = 97,931,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,931,964.48/15,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.52

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