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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.19, 23,056.80 and 4,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.19, 23,056.80 and 4,277.90 is: 6,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.19 : 23,056.80 = 4,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.19/23,056.80 = 4,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.19x = 23,056.80 × 4,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.19x = 98,634,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,634,684.72/15,371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.85

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