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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.77, 23,274.41 and 4,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.77, 23,274.41 and 4,423.23 is: 6,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.77 : 23,274.41 = 4,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.77/23,274.41 = 4,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.77x = 23,274.41 × 4,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.77x = 102,948,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,948,068.54/15,515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.06

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