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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.81, 23,273.33 and 4,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.81, 23,273.33 and 4,422.40 is: 6,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.81 : 23,273.33 = 4,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.81/23,273.33 = 4,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.81x = 23,273.33 × 4,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.81x = 102,923,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923,894.30/15,514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.91

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