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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.02, 23,040.63 and 4,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.02, 23,040.63 and 4,266.76 is: 6,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.02 : 23,040.63 = 4,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.02/23,040.63 = 4,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.02x = 23,040.63 × 4,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.02x = 98,308,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,308,838.46/15,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.31

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