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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.44, 23,287.55 and 4,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.44, 23,287.55 and 4,430.28 is: 6,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.44 : 23,287.55 = 4,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.44/23,287.55 = 4,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.44x = 23,287.55 × 4,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.44x = 103,170,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,170,326.12/15,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.67

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