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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.58, 23,309.99 and 4,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.58, 23,309.99 and 4,448.73 is: 6,671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.58 : 23,309.99 = 4,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.58/23,309.99 = 4,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.58x = 23,309.99 × 4,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.58x = 103,699,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,699,829.57/15,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.13

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