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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.81, 23,059.24 and 4,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.81, 23,059.24 and 4,279.50 is: 6,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.81 : 23,059.24 = 4,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.81/23,059.24 = 4,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.81x = 23,059.24 × 4,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.81x = 98,681,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,681,912.61/15,372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.25

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