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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.03, 23,355.91 and 4,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.03, 23,355.91 and 4,477.68 is: 6,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.03 : 23,355.91 = 4,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.03/23,355.91 = 4,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.03x = 23,355.91 × 4,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.03x = 104,580,291.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,580,291.09/15,571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.34

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