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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.52, 23,023.56 and 4,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.52, 23,023.56 and 4,258.08 is: 6,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.52 : 23,023.56 = 4,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.52/23,023.56 = 4,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.52x = 23,023.56 × 4,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.52x = 98,036,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,036,160.36/15,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.50

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