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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.28, 23,040.84 and 4,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.28, 23,040.84 and 4,267 is: 6,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.28 : 23,040.84 = 4,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.28/23,040.84 = 4,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.28x = 23,040.84 × 4,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.28x = 98,315,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,315,264.28/15,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.62

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