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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.07, 23,266.33 and 4,417.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.07, 23,266.33 and 4,417.85 is: 6,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.07 : 23,266.33 = 4,417.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.07/23,266.33 = 4,417.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.07x = 23,266.33 × 4,417.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.07x = 102,787,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,787,028.61/15,511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.69

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