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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.90, 23,041.20 and 4,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.90, 23,041.20 and 4,266.80 is: 6,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.90 : 23,041.20 = 4,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.90/23,041.20 = 4,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.90x = 23,041.20 × 4,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.90x = 98,312,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312,192.16/15,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.33

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