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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.54, 23,359.38 and 4,477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.54, 23,359.38 and 4,477.32 is: 6,717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.54 : 23,359.38 = 4,477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.54/23,359.38 = 4,477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.54x = 23,359.38 × 4,477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.54x = 104,587,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587,419.26/15,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.01

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