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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.59, 23,192.67 and 4,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.59, 23,192.67 and 4,368.83 is: 6,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.59 : 23,192.67 = 4,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.59/23,192.67 = 4,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.59x = 23,192.67 × 4,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.59x = 101,324,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,324,832.48/15,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.90

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