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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.89, 23,354.08 and 4,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.89, 23,354.08 and 4,476.49 is: 6,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.89 : 23,354.08 = 4,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.89/23,354.08 = 4,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.89x = 23,354.08 × 4,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.89x = 104,544,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,544,236.00/15,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.51

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