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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.89, 23,044.77 and 4,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.89, 23,044.77 and 4,272.70 is: 6,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.89 : 23,044.77 = 4,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.89/23,044.77 = 4,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.89x = 23,044.77 × 4,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.89x = 98,463,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,463,374.38/15,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.34

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