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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.08, 23,298.72 and 4,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.08, 23,298.72 and 4,439.76 is: 6,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.08 : 23,298.72 = 4,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.08/23,298.72 = 4,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.08x = 23,298.72 × 4,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.08x = 103,440,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,440,725.11/15,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.10

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