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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382, 23,076.84 and 4,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382, 23,076.84 and 4,438 is: 6,658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382 : 23,076.84 = 4,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382/23,076.84 = 4,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382x = 23,076.84 × 4,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382x = 102,415,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415,015.92/15,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.11

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