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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.04, 23,240.94 and 4,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.04, 23,240.94 and 4,404.66 is: 6,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.04 : 23,240.94 = 4,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.04/23,240.94 = 4,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.04x = 23,240.94 × 4,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.04x = 102,368,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,368,438.78/15,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.68

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