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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.06, 23,386.74 and 4,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.06, 23,386.74 and 4,497 is: 6,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.06 : 23,386.74 = 4,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.06/23,386.74 = 4,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.06x = 23,386.74 × 4,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.06x = 105,170,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,170,169.78/15,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.68

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