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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.81, 23,284.96 and 4,431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.81, 23,284.96 and 4,431.11 is: 6,646.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.81 : 23,284.96 = 4,431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.81/23,284.96 = 4,431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.81x = 23,284.96 × 4,431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.81x = 103,178,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,178,080.53/15,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.87

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