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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.29, 23,034.48 and 4,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.29, 23,034.48 and 4,263.58 is: 6,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.29 : 23,034.48 = 4,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.29/23,034.48 = 4,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.29x = 23,034.48 × 4,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.29x = 98,209,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,209,348.24/15,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.38

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