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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.03, 23,258.96 and 4,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.03, 23,258.96 and 4,414.81 is: 6,621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.03 : 23,258.96 = 4,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.03/23,258.96 = 4,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.03x = 23,258.96 × 4,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.03x = 102,683,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683,912.75/15,508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.34

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