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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.61, 23,340.35 and 4,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.61, 23,340.35 and 4,469.21 is: 6,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.61 : 23,340.35 = 4,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.61/23,340.35 = 4,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.61x = 23,340.35 × 4,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.61x = 104,312,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,312,808.92/15,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.79

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