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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.52, 23,282.69 and 4,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.52, 23,282.69 and 4,430.50 is: 6,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.52 : 23,282.69 = 4,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.52/23,282.69 = 4,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.52x = 23,282.69 × 4,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.52x = 103,153,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,153,958.05/15,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.73

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