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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.93, 23,120.64 and 4,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.93, 23,120.64 and 4,322.52 is: 6,483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.93 : 23,120.64 = 4,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.93/23,120.64 = 4,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.93x = 23,120.64 × 4,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.93x = 99,939,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,939,428.81/15,414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.29

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