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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.39, 23,067.38 and 4,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.39, 23,067.38 and 4,284.14 is: 6,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.39 : 23,067.38 = 4,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.39/23,067.38 = 4,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.39x = 23,067.38 × 4,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.39x = 98,823,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823,910.48/15,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.57

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