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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.94, 23,063.93 and 4,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.94, 23,063.93 and 4,282.66 is: 6,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.94 : 23,063.93 = 4,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.94/23,063.93 = 4,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.94x = 23,063.93 × 4,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.94x = 98,774,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,774,833.72/15,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.99

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