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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.98, 23,035.45 and 4,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.98, 23,035.45 and 4,263.66 is: 6,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.98 : 23,035.45 = 4,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.98/23,035.45 = 4,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.98x = 23,035.45 × 4,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.98x = 98,215,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,215,326.75/15,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.49

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