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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.95, 23,353.91 and 4,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.95, 23,353.91 and 4,475.12 is: 6,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.95 : 23,353.91 = 4,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.95/23,353.91 = 4,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.95x = 23,353.91 × 4,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.95x = 104,511,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,511,410.57/15,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.95

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