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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.76, 23,273.64 and 4,422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.76, 23,273.64 and 4,422.27 is: 6,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.76 : 23,273.64 = 4,422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.76/23,273.64 = 4,422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.76x = 23,273.64 × 4,422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.76x = 102,922,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,922,319.96/15,515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.41

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