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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.83, 23,053.95 and 4,276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.83, 23,053.95 and 4,276.36 is: 6,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.83 : 23,053.95 = 4,276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.83/23,053.95 = 4,276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.83x = 23,053.95 × 4,276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.83x = 98,587,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,587,018.44/15,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.90

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