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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.59, 23,188.83 and 4,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.59, 23,188.83 and 4,368.28 is: 6,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.59 : 23,188.83 = 4,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.59/23,188.83 = 4,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.59x = 23,188.83 × 4,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.59x = 101,295,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295,280.47/15,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.84

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