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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373, 23,059.50 and 4,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373, 23,059.50 and 4,429 is: 6,643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373 : 23,059.50 = 4,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373/23,059.50 = 4,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373x = 23,059.50 × 4,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373x = 102,130,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,130,525.50/15,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.50

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