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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.78, 23,268.41 and 4,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.78, 23,268.41 and 4,419.24 is: 6,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.78 : 23,268.41 = 4,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.78/23,268.41 = 4,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.78x = 23,268.41 × 4,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.78x = 102,828,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,828,688.21/15,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.07

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