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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.64, 23,344.43 and 4,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.64, 23,344.43 and 4,466.46 is: 6,700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.64 : 23,344.43 = 4,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.64/23,344.43 = 4,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.64x = 23,344.43 × 4,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.64x = 104,266,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,266,940.49/15,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.68

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