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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.67, 23,212.07 and 4,382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.67, 23,212.07 and 4,382.11 is: 6,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.67 : 23,212.07 = 4,382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.67/23,212.07 = 4,382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.67x = 23,212.07 × 4,382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.67x = 101,717,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,717,844.07/15,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.76

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