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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.73, 23,043.06 and 4,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.73, 23,043.06 and 4,269.20 is: 6,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.73 : 23,043.06 = 4,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.73/23,043.06 = 4,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.73x = 23,043.06 × 4,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.73x = 98,375,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,375,316.54/15,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.50

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