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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.48, 23,329.32 and 4,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.48, 23,329.32 and 4,461.64 is: 6,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.48 : 23,329.32 = 4,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.48/23,329.32 = 4,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.48x = 23,329.32 × 4,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.48x = 104,087,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,087,027.28/15,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.48

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