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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.08, 23,061.82 and 4,281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.08, 23,061.82 and 4,281.63 is: 6,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.08 : 23,061.82 = 4,281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.08/23,061.82 = 4,281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.08x = 23,061.82 × 4,281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.08x = 98,742,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,742,180.37/15,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.80

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