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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.34, 23,281.19 and 4,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.34, 23,281.19 and 4,425.18 is: 6,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.34 : 23,281.19 = 4,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.34/23,281.19 = 4,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.34x = 23,281.19 × 4,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.34x = 103,023,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,434.24/15,518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.82

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