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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.62, 23,189.76 and 4,365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.62, 23,189.76 and 4,365.71 is: 6,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.62 : 23,189.76 = 4,365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.62/23,189.76 = 4,365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.62x = 23,189.76 × 4,365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.62x = 101,239,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,239,868.58/15,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.82

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