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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.98, 23,037.18 and 4,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.98, 23,037.18 and 4,263.88 is: 6,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.98 : 23,037.18 = 4,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.98/23,037.18 = 4,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.98x = 23,037.18 × 4,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.98x = 98,227,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,227,771.06/15,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.05

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