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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.05, 23,040.09 and 4,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.05, 23,040.09 and 4,266.83 is: 6,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.05 : 23,040.09 = 4,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.05/23,040.09 = 4,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.05x = 23,040.09 × 4,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.05x = 98,308,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,308,204.81/15,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.25

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