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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.81, 23,039.72 and 4,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.81, 23,039.72 and 4,266.50 is: 6,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.81 : 23,039.72 = 4,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.81/23,039.72 = 4,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.81x = 23,039.72 × 4,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.81x = 98,298,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,298,868.85/15,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.74

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