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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.28, 23,365.92 and 4,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.28, 23,365.92 and 4,633.28 is: 6,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.28 : 23,365.92 = 4,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.28/23,365.92 = 4,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.28x = 23,365.92 × 4,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.28x = 108,260,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,260,849.82/15,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.92

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