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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.99, 23,035.95 and 4,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.99, 23,035.95 and 4,264.50 is: 6,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.99 : 23,035.95 = 4,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.99/23,035.95 = 4,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.99x = 23,035.95 × 4,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.99x = 98,236,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,236,800.78/15,356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.88

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