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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.67, 23,249.79 and 4,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.67, 23,249.79 and 4,406.40 is: 6,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.67 : 23,249.79 = 4,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.67/23,249.79 = 4,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.67x = 23,249.79 × 4,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.67x = 102,447,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,447,874.66/15,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.68

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