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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.20, 23,263.86 and 4,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.20, 23,263.86 and 4,414.32 is: 6,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.20 : 23,263.86 = 4,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.20/23,263.86 = 4,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.20x = 23,263.86 × 4,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.20x = 102,694,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,694,122.48/15,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.35

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