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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.96, 23,264.64 and 4,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.96, 23,264.64 and 4,416.72 is: 6,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.96 : 23,264.64 = 4,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.96/23,264.64 = 4,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.96x = 23,264.64 × 4,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.96x = 102,753,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,753,400.78/15,509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.99

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