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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.93, 23,023.35 and 4,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.93, 23,023.35 and 4,255.59 is: 6,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.93 : 23,023.35 = 4,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.93/23,023.35 = 4,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.93x = 23,023.35 × 4,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.93x = 97,977,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,977,938.03/15,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.37

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