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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.61, 23,087.43 and 4,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.61, 23,087.43 and 4,298.30 is: 6,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.61 : 23,087.43 = 4,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.61/23,087.43 = 4,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.61x = 23,087.43 × 4,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.61x = 99,236,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,236,584.93/15,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.45

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