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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.52, 23,036.26 and 4,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.52, 23,036.26 and 4,264.21 is: 6,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.52 : 23,036.26 = 4,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.52/23,036.26 = 4,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.52x = 23,036.26 × 4,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.52x = 98,231,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,231,450.25/15,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.31

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