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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.76, 23,275.14 and 4,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.76, 23,275.14 and 4,423.27 is: 6,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.76 : 23,275.14 = 4,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.76/23,275.14 = 4,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.76x = 23,275.14 × 4,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.76x = 102,952,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,952,228.51/15,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.91

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