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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,489.34, 23,233.97 and 4,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,489.34, 23,233.97 and 4,396.04 is: 6,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,489.34 : 23,233.97 = 4,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,489.34/23,233.97 = 4,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,489.34x = 23,233.97 × 4,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,489.34x = 102,137,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,137,483.16/15,489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.05

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