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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.70, 23,328.58 and 4,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.70, 23,328.58 and 4,461.34 is: 6,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.70 : 23,328.58 = 4,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.70/23,328.58 = 4,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.70x = 23,328.58 × 4,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.70x = 104,076,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,076,727.10/15,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.01

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