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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.78, 23,211.09 and 4,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.78, 23,211.09 and 4,379.72 is: 6,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.78 : 23,211.09 = 4,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.78/23,211.09 = 4,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.78x = 23,211.09 × 4,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.78x = 101,658,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,658,075.09/15,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.85

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