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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.78, 23,084.28 and 4,296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.78, 23,084.28 and 4,296.15 is: 6,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.78 : 23,084.28 = 4,296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.78/23,084.28 = 4,296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.78x = 23,084.28 × 4,296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.78x = 99,173,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,173,529.52/15,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.12

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