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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.09, 23,005.67 and 4,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.09, 23,005.67 and 4,663.55 is: 6,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.09 : 23,005.67 = 4,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.09/23,005.67 = 4,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.09x = 23,005.67 × 4,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.09x = 107,287,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,287,977.30/15,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.33

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