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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.68, 23,352.51 and 4,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.68, 23,352.51 and 4,474.89 is: 6,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.68 : 23,352.51 = 4,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.68/23,352.51 = 4,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.68x = 23,352.51 × 4,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.68x = 104,499,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,499,913.47/15,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.33

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