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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.94, 23,141.58 and 4,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.94, 23,141.58 and 4,030.11 is: 6,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.94 : 23,141.58 = 4,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.94/23,141.58 = 4,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.94x = 23,141.58 × 4,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.94x = 93,263,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,263,112.97/15,428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.69

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