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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.56, 23,049.86 and 4,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.56, 23,049.86 and 4,273.25 is: 6,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.56 : 23,049.86 = 4,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.56/23,049.86 = 4,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.56x = 23,049.86 × 4,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.56x = 98,497,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,497,677.63/15,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.87

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