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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.61, 23,062.32 and 4,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.61, 23,062.32 and 4,281.26 is: 6,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.61 : 23,062.32 = 4,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.61/23,062.32 = 4,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.61x = 23,062.32 × 4,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.61x = 98,735,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,735,672.81/15,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.00

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