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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.51, 23,278.41 and 4,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.51, 23,278.41 and 4,423.36 is: 6,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.51 : 23,278.41 = 4,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.51/23,278.41 = 4,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.51x = 23,278.41 × 4,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.51x = 102,968,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,968,729.46/15,516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.08

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