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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.80, 23,271.90 and 4,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.80, 23,271.90 and 4,424.20 is: 6,635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.80 : 23,271.90 = 4,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.80/23,271.90 = 4,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.80x = 23,271.90 × 4,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.80x = 102,959,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,959,539.98/15,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.79

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