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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.79, 23,194.97 and 4,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.79, 23,194.97 and 4,370.28 is: 6,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.79 : 23,194.97 = 4,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.79/23,194.97 = 4,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.79x = 23,194.97 × 4,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.79x = 101,368,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,368,513.49/15,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.64

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