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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.54, 23,407.98 and 4,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.54, 23,407.98 and 4,511.31 is: 6,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.54 : 23,407.98 = 4,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.54/23,407.98 = 4,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.54x = 23,407.98 × 4,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.54x = 105,600,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,600,549.56/15,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.30

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