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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.62, 23,191.26 and 4,366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.62, 23,191.26 and 4,366.71 is: 6,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.62 : 23,191.26 = 4,366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.62/23,191.26 = 4,366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.62x = 23,191.26 × 4,366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.62x = 101,269,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,269,506.95/15,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.31

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