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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.39, 23,354.83 and 4,476.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.39, 23,354.83 and 4,476.99 is: 6,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.39 : 23,354.83 = 4,476.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.39/23,354.83 = 4,476.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.39x = 23,354.83 × 4,476.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.39x = 104,559,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,559,317.98/15,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.27

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