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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.64, 23,237.36 and 4,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.64, 23,237.36 and 4,397.44 is: 6,596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.64 : 23,237.36 = 4,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.64/23,237.36 = 4,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.64x = 23,237.36 × 4,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.64x = 102,184,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,184,896.36/15,490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.56

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