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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.54, 23,194.73 and 4,372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.54, 23,194.73 and 4,372.11 is: 6,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.54 : 23,194.73 = 4,372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.54/23,194.73 = 4,372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.54x = 23,194.73 × 4,372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.54x = 101,409,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,409,921.91/15,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.58

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