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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.97, 23,330.09 and 4,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.97, 23,330.09 and 4,462.14 is: 6,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.97 : 23,330.09 = 4,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.97/23,330.09 = 4,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.97x = 23,330.09 × 4,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.97x = 104,102,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102,105.48/15,557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.24

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