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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.62, 23,253.51 and 4,410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.62, 23,253.51 and 4,410.07 is: 6,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.62 : 23,253.51 = 4,410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.62/23,253.51 = 4,410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.62x = 23,253.51 × 4,410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.62x = 102,549,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,549,606.85/15,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.99

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