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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.49, 23,387.08 and 4,498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.49, 23,387.08 and 4,498.23 is: 6,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.49 : 23,387.08 = 4,498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.49/23,387.08 = 4,498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.49x = 23,387.08 × 4,498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.49x = 105,200,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200,549.76/15,591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.31

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