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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.08, 23,235.26 and 4,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.08, 23,235.26 and 4,397.13 is: 6,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.08 : 23,235.26 = 4,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.08/23,235.26 = 4,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.08x = 23,235.26 × 4,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.08x = 102,168,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,168,436.82/15,490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.73

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