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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.20, 23,333.82 and 4,464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.20, 23,333.82 and 4,464.83 is: 6,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.20 : 23,333.82 = 4,464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.20/23,333.82 = 4,464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.20x = 23,333.82 × 4,464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.20x = 104,181,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,181,539.55/15,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.25

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