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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.58, 23,356.92 and 4,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.58, 23,356.92 and 4,477.79 is: 6,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.58 : 23,356.92 = 4,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.58/23,356.92 = 4,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.58x = 23,356.92 × 4,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.58x = 104,587,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587,382.81/15,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.69

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