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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.24, 23,098.44 and 4,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.24, 23,098.44 and 4,306.71 is: 6,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.24 : 23,098.44 = 4,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.24/23,098.44 = 4,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.24x = 23,098.44 × 4,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.24x = 99,478,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,478,282.53/15,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.95

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