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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.62, 23,160.89 and 4,348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.62, 23,160.89 and 4,348.05 is: 6,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.62 : 23,160.89 = 4,348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.62/23,160.89 = 4,348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.62x = 23,160.89 × 4,348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.62x = 100,704,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704,686.02/15,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.64

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