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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.52, 23,190.39 and 4,367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.52, 23,190.39 and 4,367.07 is: 6,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.52 : 23,190.39 = 4,367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.52/23,190.39 = 4,367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.52x = 23,190.39 × 4,367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.52x = 101,274,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,274,056.46/15,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.50

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