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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.04, 23,040.06 and 4,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.04, 23,040.06 and 4,266.28 is: 6,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.04 : 23,040.06 = 4,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.04/23,040.06 = 4,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.04x = 23,040.06 × 4,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.04x = 98,295,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295,347.18/15,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.42

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