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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.81, 23,325.77 and 4,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.81, 23,325.77 and 4,459.46 is: 6,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.81 : 23,325.77 = 4,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.81/23,325.77 = 4,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.81x = 23,325.77 × 4,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.81x = 104,020,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020,232.80/15,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.20

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