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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.95, 23,074.44 and 4,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.95, 23,074.44 and 4,289.67 is: 6,434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.95 : 23,074.44 = 4,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.95/23,074.44 = 4,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.95x = 23,074.44 × 4,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.95x = 98,981,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981,733.03/15,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.51

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