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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.09, 23,182.92 and 4,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.09, 23,182.92 and 4,362.33 is: 6,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.09 : 23,182.92 = 4,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.09/23,182.92 = 4,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.09x = 23,182.92 × 4,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.09x = 101,131,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,131,547.40/15,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.15

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