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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.62, 23,295.15 and 4,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.62, 23,295.15 and 4,437.90 is: 6,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.62 : 23,295.15 = 4,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.62/23,295.15 = 4,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.62x = 23,295.15 × 4,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.62x = 103,381,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381,546.19/15,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.06

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