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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.70, 23,370.48 and 4,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.70, 23,370.48 and 4,484.14 is: 6,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.70 : 23,370.48 = 4,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.70/23,370.48 = 4,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.70x = 23,370.48 × 4,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.70x = 104,796,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,796,504.19/15,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.34

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