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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.57, 23,327.07 and 4,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.57, 23,327.07 and 4,458.28 is: 6,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.57 : 23,327.07 = 4,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.57/23,327.07 = 4,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.57x = 23,327.07 × 4,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.57x = 103,998,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,998,609.64/15,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.05

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