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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.58, 23,097.30 and 4,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.58, 23,097.30 and 4,302.30 is: 6,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.58 : 23,097.30 = 4,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.58/23,097.30 = 4,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.58x = 23,097.30 × 4,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.58x = 99,371,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,371,513.79/15,395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.55

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