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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.84, 23,036.77 and 4,264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.84, 23,036.77 and 4,264.55 is: 6,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.84 : 23,036.77 = 4,264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.84/23,036.77 = 4,264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.84x = 23,036.77 × 4,264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.84x = 98,241,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,241,434.04/15,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.83

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