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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.62, 23,028.83 and 4,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.62, 23,028.83 and 4,259.19 is: 6,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.62 : 23,028.83 = 4,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.62/23,028.83 = 4,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.62x = 23,028.83 × 4,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.62x = 98,084,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,084,162.45/15,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.76

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