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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.36, 23,035.22 and 4,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.36, 23,035.22 and 4,263.88 is: 6,395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.36 : 23,035.22 = 4,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.36/23,035.22 = 4,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.36x = 23,035.22 × 4,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.36x = 98,219,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,219,413.85/15,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.18

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