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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.97, 23,327.09 and 4,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.97, 23,327.09 and 4,460.14 is: 6,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.97 : 23,327.09 = 4,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.97/23,327.09 = 4,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.97x = 23,327.09 × 4,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.97x = 104,042,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,042,087.19/15,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.24

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