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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.89, 23,047.77 and 4,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.89, 23,047.77 and 4,274.70 is: 6,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.89 : 23,047.77 = 4,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.89/23,047.77 = 4,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.89x = 23,047.77 × 4,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.89x = 98,522,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,522,302.42/15,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.34

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