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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.68, 23,291.72 and 4,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.68, 23,291.72 and 4,434.73 is: 6,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.68 : 23,291.72 = 4,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.68/23,291.72 = 4,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.68x = 23,291.72 × 4,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.68x = 103,292,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,292,350.80/15,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.15

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