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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.55, 23,043.96 and 4,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.55, 23,043.96 and 4,270.11 is: 6,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.55 : 23,043.96 = 4,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.55/23,043.96 = 4,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.55x = 23,043.96 × 4,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.55x = 98,400,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400,244.04/15,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.20

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