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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.20, 23,261.70 and 4,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.20, 23,261.70 and 4,414.70 is: 6,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.20 : 23,261.70 = 4,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.20/23,261.70 = 4,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.20x = 23,261.70 × 4,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.20x = 102,693,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,693,426.99/15,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.31

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