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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.94, 23,254.41 and 4,558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.94, 23,254.41 and 4,558.94 is: 6,838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.94 : 23,254.41 = 4,558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.94/23,254.41 = 4,558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.94x = 23,254.41 × 4,558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.94x = 106,015,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,015,390.39/15,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.41

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