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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.28, 23,284.80 and 4,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.28, 23,284.80 and 4,430.25 is: 6,644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.28 : 23,284.80 = 4,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.28/23,284.80 = 4,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.28x = 23,284.80 × 4,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.28x = 103,157,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,157,485.20/15,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.91

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