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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.96, 23,469.72 and 4,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.96, 23,469.72 and 4,550.21 is: 6,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.96 : 23,469.72 = 4,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.96/23,469.72 = 4,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.96x = 23,469.72 × 4,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.96x = 106,792,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,792,154.64/15,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.98

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