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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.92, 23,299.98 and 4,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.92, 23,299.98 and 4,437.76 is: 6,657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.92 : 23,299.98 = 4,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.92/23,299.98 = 4,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.92x = 23,299.98 × 4,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.92x = 103,399,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,399,719.24/15,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.67

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