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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.83, 23,283.53 and 4,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.83, 23,283.53 and 4,430.14 is: 6,645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.83 : 23,283.53 = 4,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.83/23,283.53 = 4,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.83x = 23,283.53 × 4,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.83x = 103,149,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,149,297.59/15,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.43

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