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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.52, 23,033.26 and 4,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.52, 23,033.26 and 4,262.21 is: 6,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.52 : 23,033.26 = 4,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.52/23,033.26 = 4,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.52x = 23,033.26 × 4,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.52x = 98,172,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,591.10/15,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.31

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