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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.06, 23,245.09 and 4,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.06, 23,245.09 and 4,405.50 is: 6,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.06 : 23,245.09 = 4,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.06/23,245.09 = 4,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.06x = 23,245.09 × 4,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.06x = 102,406,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406,244.00/15,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.26

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