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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.27, 23,282.98 and 4,430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.27, 23,282.98 and 4,430.93 is: 6,645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.27 : 23,282.98 = 4,430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.27/23,282.98 = 4,430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.27x = 23,282.98 × 4,430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.27x = 103,165,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165,127.08/15,523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.84

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