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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.65, 23,284.59 and 4,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.65, 23,284.59 and 4,427.49 is: 6,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.65 : 23,284.59 = 4,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.65/23,284.59 = 4,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.65x = 23,284.59 × 4,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.65x = 103,092,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092,289.38/15,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.27

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