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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.25, 23,058.59 and 4,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.25, 23,058.59 and 4,278.69 is: 6,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.25 : 23,058.59 = 4,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.25/23,058.59 = 4,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.25x = 23,058.59 × 4,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.25x = 98,660,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,537.05/15,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.09

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