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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.91, 23,285.21 and 4,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.91, 23,285.21 and 4,428.74 is: 6,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.91 : 23,285.21 = 4,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.91/23,285.21 = 4,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.91x = 23,285.21 × 4,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.91x = 103,124,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,124,177.00/15,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.35

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