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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.80, 23,037.14 and 4,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.80, 23,037.14 and 4,265.30 is: 6,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.80 : 23,037.14 = 4,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.80/23,037.14 = 4,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.80x = 23,037.14 × 4,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.80x = 98,260,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260,381.50/15,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.08

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