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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.65, 23,095.88 and 4,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.65, 23,095.88 and 4,301.36 is: 6,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.65 : 23,095.88 = 4,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.65/23,095.88 = 4,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.65x = 23,095.88 × 4,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.65x = 99,343,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343,557.41/15,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.12

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