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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.59, 23,272.88 and 4,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.59, 23,272.88 and 4,424.04 is: 6,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.59 : 23,272.88 = 4,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.59/23,272.88 = 4,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.59x = 23,272.88 × 4,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.59x = 102,960,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,960,152.04/15,517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.06

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