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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.34, 23,326.32 and 4,459.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.34, 23,326.32 and 4,459.97 is: 6,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.34 : 23,326.32 = 4,459.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.34/23,326.32 = 4,459.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.34x = 23,326.32 × 4,459.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.34x = 104,034,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,034,687.41/15,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.33

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