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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.95, 23,257.94 and 4,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.95, 23,257.94 and 4,413.96 is: 6,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.95 : 23,257.94 = 4,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.95/23,257.94 = 4,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.95x = 23,257.94 × 4,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.95x = 102,659,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,659,594.77/15,509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.95

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