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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.64, 23,107.44 and 4,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.64, 23,107.44 and 4,314.08 is: 6,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.64 : 23,107.44 = 4,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.64/23,107.44 = 4,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.64x = 23,107.44 × 4,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.64x = 99,687,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,687,344.76/15,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.41

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