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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.79, 23,370.57 and 4,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.79, 23,370.57 and 4,484.22 is: 6,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.79 : 23,370.57 = 4,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.79/23,370.57 = 4,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.79x = 23,370.57 × 4,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.79x = 104,798,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,798,777.41/15,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.45

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