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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.82, 23,327.44 and 4,458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.82, 23,327.44 and 4,458.54 is: 6,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.82 : 23,327.44 = 4,458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.82/23,327.44 = 4,458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.82x = 23,327.44 × 4,458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.82x = 104,006,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,006,324.34/15,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.44

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