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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.22, 23,313.97 and 4,451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.22, 23,313.97 and 4,451.39 is: 6,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.22 : 23,313.97 = 4,451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.22/23,313.97 = 4,451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.22x = 23,313.97 × 4,451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.22x = 103,779,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,779,550.66/15,547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.12

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