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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.86, 23,041.73 and 4,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.86, 23,041.73 and 4,268.36 is: 6,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.86 : 23,041.73 = 4,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.86/23,041.73 = 4,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.86x = 23,041.73 × 4,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.86x = 98,350,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,350,398.66/15,360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.66

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