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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.33, 23,229.45 and 4,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.33, 23,229.45 and 4,393.02 is: 6,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.33 : 23,229.45 = 4,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.33/23,229.45 = 4,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.33x = 23,229.45 × 4,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.33x = 102,047,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047,438.44/15,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.52

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