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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.71, 23,041.21 and 4,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.71, 23,041.21 and 4,266.43 is: 6,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.71 : 23,041.21 = 4,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.71/23,041.21 = 4,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.71x = 23,041.21 × 4,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.71x = 98,303,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,303,709.58/15,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.10

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