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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.48, 23,233.60 and 4,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.48, 23,233.60 and 4,394.29 is: 6,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.48 : 23,233.60 = 4,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.48/23,233.60 = 4,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.48x = 23,233.60 × 4,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.48x = 102,095,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,095,176.14/15,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.68

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