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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.79, 23,196.47 and 4,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.79, 23,196.47 and 4,371.28 is: 6,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.79 : 23,196.47 = 4,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.79/23,196.47 = 4,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.79x = 23,196.47 × 4,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.79x = 101,398,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,398,265.38/15,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.14

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