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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.65, 23,329.55 and 4,457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.65, 23,329.55 and 4,457.43 is: 6,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.65 : 23,329.55 = 4,457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.65/23,329.55 = 4,457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.65x = 23,329.55 × 4,457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.65x = 103,989,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,989,847.20/15,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.17

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