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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.97, 23,331.58 and 4,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.97, 23,331.58 and 4,463.14 is: 6,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.97 : 23,331.58 = 4,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.97/23,331.58 = 4,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.97x = 23,331.58 × 4,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.97x = 104,132,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,132,107.96/15,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.74

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