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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.97, 23,023.88 and 4,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.97, 23,023.88 and 4,258.78 is: 6,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.97 : 23,023.88 = 4,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.97/23,023.88 = 4,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.97x = 23,023.88 × 4,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.97x = 98,053,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053,576.78/15,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.45

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