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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.76, 23,047.83 and 4,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.76, 23,047.83 and 4,273.08 is: 6,409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.76 : 23,047.83 = 4,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.76/23,047.83 = 4,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.76x = 23,047.83 × 4,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.76x = 98,485,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485,221.42/15,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.39

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