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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.64, 23,284.83 and 4,428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.64, 23,284.83 and 4,428.44 is: 6,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.64 : 23,284.83 = 4,428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.64/23,284.83 = 4,428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.64x = 23,284.83 × 4,428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.64x = 103,115,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115,450.42/15,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.91

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