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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.58, 23,022.08 and 4,255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.58, 23,022.08 and 4,255.11 is: 6,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.58 : 23,022.08 = 4,255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.58/23,022.08 = 4,255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.58x = 23,022.08 × 4,255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.58x = 97,961,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,961,482.83/15,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.03

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