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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.65, 23,226.36 and 4,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.65, 23,226.36 and 4,389.47 is: 6,584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.65 : 23,226.36 = 4,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.65/23,226.36 = 4,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.65x = 23,226.36 × 4,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.65x = 101,951,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,951,389.63/15,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.45

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