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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.39, 23,095.18 and 4,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.39, 23,095.18 and 4,303.83 is: 6,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.39 : 23,095.18 = 4,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.39/23,095.18 = 4,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.39x = 23,095.18 × 4,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.39x = 99,397,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,397,796.32/15,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.50

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