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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.69, 23,035.03 and 4,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.69, 23,035.03 and 4,263.38 is: 6,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.69 : 23,035.03 = 4,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.69/23,035.03 = 4,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.69x = 23,035.03 × 4,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.69x = 98,207,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,207,200.30/15,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.08

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