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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.70, 23,256.45 and 4,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.70, 23,256.45 and 4,411.20 is: 6,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.70 : 23,256.45 = 4,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.70/23,256.45 = 4,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.70x = 23,256.45 × 4,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.70x = 102,588,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,588,852.24/15,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.06

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