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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.40, 23,034.68 and 4,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.40, 23,034.68 and 4,263.96 is: 6,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.40 : 23,034.68 = 4,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.40/23,034.68 = 4,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.40x = 23,034.68 × 4,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.40x = 98,218,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,218,954.13/15,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.96

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