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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.49, 23,273.91 and 4,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.49, 23,273.91 and 4,424.66 is: 6,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.49 : 23,273.91 = 4,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.49/23,273.91 = 4,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.49x = 23,273.91 × 4,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.49x = 102,979,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,979,138.62/15,520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.04

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