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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.88, 23,194.45 and 4,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.88, 23,194.45 and 4,369.32 is: 6,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.88 : 23,194.45 = 4,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.88/23,194.45 = 4,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.88x = 23,194.45 × 4,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.88x = 101,343,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,343,974.27/15,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,554.02

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