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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.32, 23,437.33 and 4,531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.32, 23,437.33 and 4,531.03 is: 6,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.32 : 23,437.33 = 4,531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.32/23,437.33 = 4,531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.32x = 23,437.33 × 4,531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.32x = 106,195,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,195,245.35/15,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.49

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