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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.32, 23,233.96 and 4,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.32, 23,233.96 and 4,396.02 is: 6,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.32 : 23,233.96 = 4,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.32/23,233.96 = 4,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.32x = 23,233.96 × 4,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.32x = 102,136,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136,952.84/15,489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.02

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