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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.82, 23,089.42 and 4,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.82, 23,089.42 and 4,298.84 is: 6,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.82 : 23,089.42 = 4,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.82/23,089.42 = 4,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.82x = 23,089.42 × 4,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.82x = 99,257,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,257,722.27/15,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.31

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