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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.60, 23,031.90 and 4,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.60, 23,031.90 and 4,264.08 is: 6,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.60 : 23,031.90 = 4,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.60/23,031.90 = 4,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.60x = 23,031.90 × 4,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.60x = 98,209,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,209,864.15/15,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.12

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