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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.55, 23,268.96 and 4,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.55, 23,268.96 and 4,419.23 is: 6,628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.55 : 23,268.96 = 4,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.55/23,268.96 = 4,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.55x = 23,268.96 × 4,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.55x = 102,830,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,830,769.76/15,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.88

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