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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.05, 23,286.29 and 4,430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.05, 23,286.29 and 4,430.74 is: 6,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.05 : 23,286.29 = 4,430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.05/23,286.29 = 4,430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.05x = 23,286.29 × 4,430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.05x = 103,175,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,175,496.55/15,524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.17

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