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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.26, 23,285.77 and 4,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.26, 23,285.77 and 4,429.09 is: 6,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.26 : 23,285.77 = 4,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.26/23,285.77 = 4,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.26x = 23,285.77 × 4,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.26x = 103,134,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,134,771.05/15,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.89

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