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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.49, 23,348.39 and 4,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.49, 23,348.39 and 4,472.15 is: 6,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.49 : 23,348.39 = 4,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.49/23,348.39 = 4,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.49x = 23,348.39 × 4,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.49x = 104,417,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,417,363.24/15,565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.26

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