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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.70, 23,408.19 and 4,511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.70, 23,408.19 and 4,511.45 is: 6,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.70 : 23,408.19 = 4,511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.70/23,408.19 = 4,511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.70x = 23,408.19 × 4,511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.70x = 105,604,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,604,805.62/15,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.50

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