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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.38, 23,085.50 and 4,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.38, 23,085.50 and 4,297.40 is: 6,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.38 : 23,085.50 = 4,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.38/23,085.50 = 4,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.38x = 23,085.50 × 4,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.38x = 99,207,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,207,627.70/15,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.82

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