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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.30, 23,240.84 and 4,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.30, 23,240.84 and 4,399.12 is: 6,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.30 : 23,240.84 = 4,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.30/23,240.84 = 4,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.30x = 23,240.84 × 4,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.30x = 102,239,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,239,244.06/15,493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.93

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