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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.97, 23,313.59 and 4,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.97, 23,313.59 and 4,451.14 is: 6,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.97 : 23,313.59 = 4,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.97/23,313.59 = 4,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.97x = 23,313.59 × 4,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.97x = 103,772,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,772,052.99/15,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.74

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