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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.92, 23,273.08 and 4,422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.92, 23,273.08 and 4,422.38 is: 6,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.92 : 23,273.08 = 4,422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.92/23,273.08 = 4,422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.92x = 23,273.08 × 4,422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.92x = 102,922,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,922,276.11/15,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.76

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