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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.08, 23,087.52 and 4,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.08, 23,087.52 and 4,298.84 is: 6,447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.08 : 23,087.52 = 4,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.08/23,087.52 = 4,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.08x = 23,087.52 × 4,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.08x = 99,249,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,249,554.48/15,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.67

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