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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.68, 23,033.72 and 4,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.68, 23,033.72 and 4,262.72 is: 6,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.68 : 23,033.72 = 4,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.68/23,033.72 = 4,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.68x = 23,033.72 × 4,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.68x = 98,186,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,186,298.92/15,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.89

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