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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.32, 23,055.63 and 4,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.32, 23,055.63 and 4,277.82 is: 6,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.32 : 23,055.63 = 4,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.32/23,055.63 = 4,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.32x = 23,055.63 × 4,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.32x = 98,627,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,627,835.13/15,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.77

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