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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.70, 23,368.98 and 4,483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.70, 23,368.98 and 4,483.14 is: 6,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.70 : 23,368.98 = 4,483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.70/23,368.98 = 4,483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.70x = 23,368.98 × 4,483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.70x = 104,766,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,766,409.00/15,576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.84

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