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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.47, 23,265.83 and 4,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.47, 23,265.83 and 4,417.14 is: 6,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.47 : 23,265.83 = 4,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.47/23,265.83 = 4,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.47x = 23,265.83 × 4,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.47x = 102,768,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,768,526.62/15,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.75

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