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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.28, 23,235.38 and 4,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.28, 23,235.38 and 4,396.98 is: 6,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.28 : 23,235.38 = 4,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.28/23,235.38 = 4,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.28x = 23,235.38 × 4,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.28x = 102,165,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,165,455.62/15,490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.46

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