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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.72, 23,341.55 and 4,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.72, 23,341.55 and 4,464.56 is: 6,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.72 : 23,341.55 = 4,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.72/23,341.55 = 4,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.72x = 23,341.55 × 4,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.72x = 104,209,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,209,611.44/15,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.83

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