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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.08, 23,295.72 and 4,437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.08, 23,295.72 and 4,437.78 is: 6,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.08 : 23,295.72 = 4,437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.08/23,295.72 = 4,437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.08x = 23,295.72 × 4,437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.08x = 103,381,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381,280.30/15,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.13

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