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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.77, 23,287.37 and 4,431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.77, 23,287.37 and 4,431.46 is: 6,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.77 : 23,287.37 = 4,431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.77/23,287.37 = 4,431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.77x = 23,287.37 × 4,431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.77x = 103,197,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,197,048.66/15,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.25

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