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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.69, 23,244.53 and 4,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.69, 23,244.53 and 4,405.13 is: 6,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.69 : 23,244.53 = 4,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.69/23,244.53 = 4,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.69x = 23,244.53 × 4,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.69x = 102,395,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,395,176.44/15,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.70

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