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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.59, 23,271.38 and 4,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.59, 23,271.38 and 4,423.04 is: 6,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.59 : 23,271.38 = 4,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.59/23,271.38 = 4,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.59x = 23,271.38 × 4,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.59x = 102,930,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,930,106.12/15,516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.55

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