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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.46, 23,107.64 and 4,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.46, 23,107.64 and 4,314.92 is: 6,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.46 : 23,107.64 = 4,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.46/23,107.64 = 4,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.46x = 23,107.64 × 4,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.46x = 99,707,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707,480.88/15,407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.38

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