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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.81, 23,335.80 and 4,880.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.81, 23,335.80 and 4,880.58 is: 7,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.81 : 23,335.80 = 4,880.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.81/23,335.80 = 4,880.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.81x = 23,335.80 × 4,880.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.81x = 113,892,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,892,238.76/15,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.99

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