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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.65, 23,287.59 and 4,429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.65, 23,287.59 and 4,429.49 is: 6,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.65 : 23,287.59 = 4,429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.65/23,287.59 = 4,429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.65x = 23,287.59 × 4,429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.65x = 103,152,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,152,147.03/15,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.27

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