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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.68, 23,333.19 and 4,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.68, 23,333.19 and 4,461.28 is: 6,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.68 : 23,333.19 = 4,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.68/23,333.19 = 4,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.68x = 23,333.19 × 4,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.68x = 104,095,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,095,893.88/15,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.26

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