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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.72, 23,192.34 and 4,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.72, 23,192.34 and 4,367.50 is: 6,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.72 : 23,192.34 = 4,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.72/23,192.34 = 4,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.72x = 23,192.34 × 4,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.72x = 101,292,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,292,625.62/15,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.61

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