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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.50, 23,031.75 and 4,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.50, 23,031.75 and 4,410.50 is: 6,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.50 : 23,031.75 = 4,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.50/23,031.75 = 4,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.50x = 23,031.75 × 4,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.50x = 101,581,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581,533.38/15,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.75

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