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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.65, 23,047.00 and 4,271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.65, 23,047.00 and 4,271.37 is: 6,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.65 : 23,047.00 = 4,271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.65/23,047.00 = 4,271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.65x = 23,047.00 × 4,271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.65x = 98,442,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,442,167.29/15,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.05

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