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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.50, 23,039.57 and 4,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.50, 23,039.57 and 4,265.55 is: 6,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.50 : 23,039.57 = 4,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.50/23,039.57 = 4,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.50x = 23,039.57 × 4,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.50x = 98,276,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,276,416.49/15,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.83

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