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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.46, 23,242.68 and 4,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.46, 23,242.68 and 4,403.88 is: 6,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.46 : 23,242.68 = 4,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.46/23,242.68 = 4,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.46x = 23,242.68 × 4,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.46x = 102,357,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,357,973.60/15,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.82

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