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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.44, 23,064.68 and 4,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.44, 23,064.68 and 4,283.16 is: 6,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.44 : 23,064.68 = 4,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.44/23,064.68 = 4,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.44x = 23,064.68 × 4,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.44x = 98,789,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,789,578.05/15,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.74

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