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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.46, 23,263.89 and 4,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.46, 23,263.89 and 4,416.22 is: 6,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.46 : 23,263.89 = 4,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.46/23,263.89 = 4,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.46x = 23,263.89 × 4,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.46x = 102,738,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738,456.30/15,509.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.24

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