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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.46, 23,260.19 and 4,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.46, 23,260.19 and 4,415.46 is: 6,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.46 : 23,260.19 = 4,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.46/23,260.19 = 4,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.46x = 23,260.19 × 4,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.46x = 102,704,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704,416.46/15,511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.20

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