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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.58, 23,227.97 and 4,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.58, 23,227.97 and 4,392.16 is: 6,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.58 : 23,227.97 = 4,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.58/23,227.97 = 4,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.58x = 23,227.97 × 4,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.58x = 102,020,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,020,880.68/15,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.12

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