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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.98, 23,322.44 and 4,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.98, 23,322.44 and 4,457.13 is: 6,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.98 : 23,322.44 = 4,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.98/23,322.44 = 4,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.98x = 23,322.44 × 4,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.98x = 103,951,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,951,124.71/15,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.68

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