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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.18, 23,233.28 and 4,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.18, 23,233.28 and 4,397.64 is: 6,595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.18 : 23,233.28 = 4,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.18/23,233.28 = 4,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.18x = 23,233.28 × 4,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.18x = 102,171,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,171,601.46/15,491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.47

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