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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.39, 23,282.72 and 4,426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.39, 23,282.72 and 4,426.23 is: 6,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.39 : 23,282.72 = 4,426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.39/23,282.72 = 4,426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.39x = 23,282.72 × 4,426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.39x = 103,054,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,054,673.75/15,519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.38

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