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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.72, 23,048.98 and 4,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.72, 23,048.98 and 4,275.48 is: 6,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.72 : 23,048.98 = 4,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.72/23,048.98 = 4,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.72x = 23,048.98 × 4,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.72x = 98,545,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545,453.01/15,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.50

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