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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.28, 23,429.55 and 4,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.28, 23,429.55 and 4,524.18 is: 6,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.28 : 23,429.55 = 4,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.28/23,429.55 = 4,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.28x = 23,429.55 × 4,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.28x = 105,999,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,999,501.52/15,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.32

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