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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.79, 23,026.22 and 4,258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.79, 23,026.22 and 4,258.07 is: 6,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.79 : 23,026.22 = 4,258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.79/23,026.22 = 4,258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.79x = 23,026.22 × 4,258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.79x = 98,047,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,047,246.44/15,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.11

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