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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.97, 23,063.55 and 4,282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.97, 23,063.55 and 4,282.21 is: 6,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.97 : 23,063.55 = 4,282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.97/23,063.55 = 4,282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.97x = 23,063.55 × 4,282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.97x = 98,762,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762,964.45/15,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.20

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