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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.02, 23,037.01 and 4,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.02, 23,037.01 and 4,264.71 is: 6,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.02 : 23,037.01 = 4,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.02/23,037.01 = 4,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.02x = 23,037.01 × 4,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.02x = 98,246,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,246,166.92/15,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.06

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