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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.73, 23,026.09 and 4,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.73, 23,026.09 and 4,257.41 is: 6,386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.73 : 23,026.09 = 4,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.73/23,026.09 = 4,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.73x = 23,026.09 × 4,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.73x = 98,031,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,031,599.91/15,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.12

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