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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.56, 23,238.22 and 4,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.56, 23,238.22 and 4,397.38 is: 6,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.56 : 23,238.22 = 4,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.56/23,238.22 = 4,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.56x = 23,238.22 × 4,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.56x = 102,187,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,187,283.86/15,491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.32

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