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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.31, 23,407.46 and 4,511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.31, 23,407.46 and 4,511.53 is: 6,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.31 : 23,407.46 = 4,511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.31/23,407.46 = 4,511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.31x = 23,407.46 × 4,511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.31x = 105,603,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,603,318.42/15,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.27

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