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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.12, 23,038.88 and 4,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.12, 23,038.88 and 4,266.16 is: 6,398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.12 : 23,038.88 = 4,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.12/23,038.88 = 4,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.12x = 23,038.88 × 4,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.12x = 98,287,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287,469.37/15,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.04

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