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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.46, 23,055.86 and 4,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.46, 23,055.86 and 4,277.66 is: 6,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.46 : 23,055.86 = 4,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.46/23,055.86 = 4,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.46x = 23,055.86 × 4,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.46x = 98,625,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625,130.09/15,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.29

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