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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.30, 23,260.82 and 4,412.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.30, 23,260.82 and 4,412.53 is: 6,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.30 : 23,260.82 = 4,412.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.30/23,260.82 = 4,412.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.30x = 23,260.82 × 4,412.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.30x = 102,638,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,638,985.86/15,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.75

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