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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.14, 23,049.89 and 4,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.14, 23,049.89 and 4,274.46 is: 6,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.14 : 23,049.89 = 4,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.14/23,049.89 = 4,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.14x = 23,049.89 × 4,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.14x = 98,525,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,525,728.25/15,367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.46

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