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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.02, 23,032.51 and 4,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.02, 23,032.51 and 4,261.71 is: 6,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.02 : 23,032.51 = 4,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.02/23,032.51 = 4,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.02x = 23,032.51 × 4,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.02x = 98,157,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,157,878.19/15,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.56

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