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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.58, 23,353.92 and 4,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.58, 23,353.92 and 4,475.79 is: 6,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.58 : 23,353.92 = 4,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.58/23,353.92 = 4,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.58x = 23,353.92 × 4,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.58x = 104,527,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527,241.60/15,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.70

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