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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.49, 23,355.42 and 4,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.49, 23,355.42 and 4,477.24 is: 6,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.49 : 23,355.42 = 4,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.49/23,355.42 = 4,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.49x = 23,355.42 × 4,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.49x = 104,567,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,567,703.86/15,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.76

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