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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.14, 23,053.85 and 4,276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.14, 23,053.85 and 4,276.59 is: 6,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.14 : 23,053.85 = 4,276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.14/23,053.85 = 4,276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.14x = 23,053.85 × 4,276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.14x = 98,591,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,591,864.37/15,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.51

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