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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.73, 23,198.34 and 4,371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.73, 23,198.34 and 4,371.51 is: 6,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.73 : 23,198.34 = 4,371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.73/23,198.34 = 4,371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.73x = 23,198.34 × 4,371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.73x = 101,411,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,411,659.30/15,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.61

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