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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.15, 23,266.73 and 4,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.15, 23,266.73 and 4,418.20 is: 6,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.15 : 23,266.73 = 4,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.15/23,266.73 = 4,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.15x = 23,266.73 × 4,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.15x = 102,797,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,797,066.49/15,511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.30

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