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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.96, 23,266.38 and 4,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.96, 23,266.38 and 4,566.96 is: 6,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.96 : 23,266.38 = 4,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.96/23,266.38 = 4,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.96x = 23,266.38 × 4,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.96x = 106,256,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,256,626.80/15,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.42

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