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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.16, 23,197.92 and 4,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.16, 23,197.92 and 4,372.20 is: 6,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.16 : 23,197.92 = 4,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.16/23,197.92 = 4,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.16x = 23,197.92 × 4,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.16x = 101,425,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,425,945.82/15,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.35

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