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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.96, 23,035.44 and 4,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.96, 23,035.44 and 4,263.65 is: 6,395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.96 : 23,035.44 = 4,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.96/23,035.44 = 4,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.96x = 23,035.44 × 4,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.96x = 98,214,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,214,938.58/15,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.47

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