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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.29, 23,078.11 and 4,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.29, 23,078.11 and 4,291.30 is: 6,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.29 : 23,078.11 = 4,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.29/23,078.11 = 4,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.29x = 23,078.11 × 4,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.29x = 99,034,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,034,989.79/15,385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.99

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