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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.97, 23,398.34 and 4,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.97, 23,398.34 and 4,508.76 is: 6,761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.97 : 23,398.34 = 4,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.97/23,398.34 = 4,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.97x = 23,398.34 × 4,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.97x = 105,497,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497,476.91/15,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.80

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