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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.89, 23,044.35 and 4,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.89, 23,044.35 and 4,269.58 is: 6,404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.89 : 23,044.35 = 4,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.89/23,044.35 = 4,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.89x = 23,044.35 × 4,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.89x = 98,389,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,389,622.25/15,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.37

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