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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.98, 23,040.18 and 4,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.98, 23,040.18 and 4,265.88 is: 6,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.98 : 23,040.18 = 4,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.98/23,040.18 = 4,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.98x = 23,040.18 × 4,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.98x = 98,286,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,286,643.06/15,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.05

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