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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.58, 23,098.80 and 4,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.58, 23,098.80 and 4,303.30 is: 6,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.58 : 23,098.80 = 4,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.58/23,098.80 = 4,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.58x = 23,098.80 × 4,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.58x = 99,401,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401,066.04/15,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,456.05

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