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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.45, 23,033.60 and 4,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.45, 23,033.60 and 4,265.26 is: 6,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.45 : 23,033.60 = 4,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.45/23,033.60 = 4,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.45x = 23,033.60 × 4,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.45x = 98,244,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244,166.90/15,357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.17

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