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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.77, 23,285.87 and 4,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.77, 23,285.87 and 4,430.46 is: 6,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.77 : 23,285.87 = 4,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.77/23,285.87 = 4,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.77x = 23,285.87 × 4,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.77x = 103,167,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167,115.60/15,523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.75

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