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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.47, 23,009.24 and 4,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.47, 23,009.24 and 4,246.19 is: 6,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.47 : 23,009.24 = 4,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.47/23,009.24 = 4,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.47x = 23,009.24 × 4,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.47x = 97,701,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701,554.80/15,339.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.29

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