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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.97, 23,095.29 and 4,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.97, 23,095.29 and 4,302.72 is: 6,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.97 : 23,095.29 = 4,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.97/23,095.29 = 4,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.97x = 23,095.29 × 4,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.97x = 99,372,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,372,582.32/15,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.45

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