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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.73, 23,337.54 and 4,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.73, 23,337.54 and 4,467.33 is: 6,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.73 : 23,337.54 = 4,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.73/23,337.54 = 4,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.73x = 23,337.54 × 4,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.73x = 104,256,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,256,492.57/15,560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.97

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