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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534, 23,293.96 and 4,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534, 23,293.96 and 4,438 is: 6,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534 : 23,293.96 = 4,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534/23,293.96 = 4,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534x = 23,293.96 × 4,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534x = 103,378,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,378,594.48/15,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.99

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