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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.58, 23,268.42 and 4,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.58, 23,268.42 and 4,421.06 is: 6,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.58 : 23,268.42 = 4,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.58/23,268.42 = 4,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.58x = 23,268.42 × 4,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.58x = 102,871,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,871,080.93/15,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.61

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