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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.48, 23,033.43 and 4,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.48, 23,033.43 and 4,261.38 is: 6,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.48 : 23,033.43 = 4,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.48/23,033.43 = 4,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.48x = 23,033.43 × 4,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.48x = 98,154,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,154,197.93/15,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.30

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