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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.69, 23,330.08 and 4,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.69, 23,330.08 and 4,462.33 is: 6,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.69 : 23,330.08 = 4,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.69/23,330.08 = 4,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.69x = 23,330.08 × 4,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.69x = 104,106,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,106,515.89/15,555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.50

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