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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.25, 23,102.82 and 4,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.25, 23,102.82 and 4,311.72 is: 6,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.25 : 23,102.82 = 4,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.25/23,102.82 = 4,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.25x = 23,102.82 × 4,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.25x = 99,612,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612,891.05/15,404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.58

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