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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,487.65, 23,232.35 and 4,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,487.65, 23,232.35 and 4,393.47 is: 6,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,487.65 : 23,232.35 = 4,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,487.65/23,232.35 = 4,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,487.65x = 23,232.35 × 4,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,487.65x = 102,070,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,070,527.58/15,487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.45

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