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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.25, 23,362.36 and 4,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.25, 23,362.36 and 4,481.46 is: 6,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.25 : 23,362.36 = 4,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.25/23,362.36 = 4,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.25x = 23,362.36 × 4,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.25x = 104,697,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,697,470.64/15,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.18

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