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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.39, 23,356.32 and 4,477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.39, 23,356.32 and 4,477.99 is: 6,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.39 : 23,356.32 = 4,477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.39/23,356.32 = 4,477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.39x = 23,356.32 × 4,477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.39x = 104,589,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,589,367.40/15,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.77

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