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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.15, 23,268.23 and 4,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.15, 23,268.23 and 4,419.20 is: 6,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.15 : 23,268.23 = 4,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.15/23,268.23 = 4,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.15x = 23,268.23 × 4,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.15x = 102,826,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,826,962.02/15,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.80

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