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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.59, 23,268.38 and 4,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.59, 23,268.38 and 4,421.04 is: 6,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.59 : 23,268.38 = 4,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.59/23,268.38 = 4,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.59x = 23,268.38 × 4,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.59x = 102,870,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,870,438.72/15,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.56

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