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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.96, 23,298.58 and 4,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.96, 23,298.58 and 4,436.80 is: 6,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.96 : 23,298.58 = 4,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.96/23,298.58 = 4,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.96x = 23,298.58 × 4,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.96x = 103,371,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,371,139.74/15,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.24

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