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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.64, 23,115.80 and 4,316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.64, 23,115.80 and 4,316.47 is: 6,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.64 : 23,115.80 = 4,316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.64/23,115.80 = 4,316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.64x = 23,115.80 × 4,316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.64x = 99,778,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,778,610.23/15,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.08

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