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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.46, 23,268.66 and 4,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.46, 23,268.66 and 4,568.46 is: 6,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.46 : 23,268.66 = 4,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.46/23,268.66 = 4,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.46x = 23,268.66 × 4,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.46x = 106,301,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301,942.46/15,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.68

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