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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.02, 23,039.13 and 4,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.02, 23,039.13 and 4,265.76 is: 6,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.02 : 23,039.13 = 4,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.02/23,039.13 = 4,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.02x = 23,039.13 × 4,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.02x = 98,279,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,279,501.58/15,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.81

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