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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.82, 23,107.29 and 4,311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.82, 23,107.29 and 4,311.51 is: 6,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.82 : 23,107.29 = 4,311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.82/23,107.29 = 4,311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.82x = 23,107.29 × 4,311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.82x = 99,627,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,627,311.91/15,404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.28

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