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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.46, 23,365.22 and 4,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.46, 23,365.22 and 4,484.16 is: 6,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.46 : 23,365.22 = 4,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.46/23,365.22 = 4,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.46x = 23,365.22 × 4,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.46x = 104,773,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,773,362.49/15,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.67

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