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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.73, 23,199.84 and 4,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.73, 23,199.84 and 4,372.51 is: 6,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.73 : 23,199.84 = 4,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.73/23,199.84 = 4,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.73x = 23,199.84 × 4,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.73x = 101,441,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,441,532.40/15,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.12

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