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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.71, 23,052.26 and 4,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.71, 23,052.26 and 4,275.25 is: 6,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.71 : 23,052.26 = 4,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.71/23,052.26 = 4,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.71x = 23,052.26 × 4,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.71x = 98,554,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,554,127.62/15,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.23

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