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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.96, 23,329.14 and 4,459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.96, 23,329.14 and 4,459.65 is: 6,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.96 : 23,329.14 = 4,459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.96/23,329.14 = 4,459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.96x = 23,329.14 × 4,459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.96x = 104,039,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,039,799.20/15,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.10

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