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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.81, 23,095.28 and 4,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.81, 23,095.28 and 4,303.52 is: 6,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.81 : 23,095.28 = 4,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.81/23,095.28 = 4,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.81x = 23,095.28 × 4,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.81x = 99,390,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,390,999.39/15,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.30

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