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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.91, 23,265.81 and 4,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.91, 23,265.81 and 4,419.35 is: 6,628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.91 : 23,265.81 = 4,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.91/23,265.81 = 4,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.91x = 23,265.81 × 4,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.91x = 102,819,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,757.42/15,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.01

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