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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.56, 23,312.92 and 4,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.56, 23,312.92 and 4,451.32 is: 6,675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.56 : 23,312.92 = 4,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.56/23,312.92 = 4,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.56x = 23,312.92 × 4,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.56x = 103,773,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,773,267.05/15,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.86

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