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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.72, 23,374.59 and 4,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.72, 23,374.59 and 4,490.44 is: 6,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.72 : 23,374.59 = 4,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.72/23,374.59 = 4,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.72x = 23,374.59 × 4,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.72x = 104,962,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,962,193.92/15,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.08

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