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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.55, 23,045.46 and 4,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.55, 23,045.46 and 4,271.11 is: 6,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.55 : 23,045.46 = 4,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.55/23,045.46 = 4,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.55x = 23,045.46 × 4,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.55x = 98,429,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,429,694.66/15,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.70

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