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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.59, 23,266.88 and 4,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.59, 23,266.88 and 4,420.04 is: 6,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.59 : 23,266.88 = 4,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.59/23,266.88 = 4,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.59x = 23,266.88 × 4,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.59x = 102,840,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,840,418.42/15,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.05

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