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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.77, 23,282.23 and 4,430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.77, 23,282.23 and 4,430.43 is: 6,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.77 : 23,282.23 = 4,430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.77/23,282.23 = 4,430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.77x = 23,282.23 × 4,430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.77x = 103,150,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,150,290.26/15,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.10

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