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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.69, 23,358.48 and 4,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.69, 23,358.48 and 4,476.13 is: 6,715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.69 : 23,358.48 = 4,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.69/23,358.48 = 4,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.69x = 23,358.48 × 4,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.69x = 104,555,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,555,517.90/15,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.33

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