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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.20, 23,323.51 and 4,455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.20, 23,323.51 and 4,455.91 is: 6,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.20 : 23,323.51 = 4,455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.20/23,323.51 = 4,455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.20x = 23,323.51 × 4,455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.20x = 103,927,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,927,392.00/15,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.49

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