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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.22, 23,197.60 and 4,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.22, 23,197.60 and 4,371 is: 6,556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.22 : 23,197.60 = 4,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.22/23,197.60 = 4,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.22x = 23,197.60 × 4,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.22x = 101,396,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,396,709.60/15,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.86

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