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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.07, 23,261.12 and 4,416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.07, 23,261.12 and 4,416.09 is: 6,622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.07 : 23,261.12 = 4,416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.07/23,261.12 = 4,416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.07x = 23,261.12 × 4,416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.07x = 102,723,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,723,199.42/15,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.15

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