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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.83, 23,107.48 and 4,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.83, 23,107.48 and 4,311.73 is: 6,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.83 : 23,107.48 = 4,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.83/23,107.48 = 4,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.83x = 23,107.48 × 4,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.83x = 99,633,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,633,232.85/15,404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.66

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