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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.46, 23,251.02 and 4,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.46, 23,251.02 and 4,406.56 is: 6,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.46 : 23,251.02 = 4,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.46/23,251.02 = 4,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.46x = 23,251.02 × 4,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.46x = 102,457,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,457,014.69/15,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.08

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