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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.94, 23,433.73 and 4,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.94, 23,433.73 and 4,529.39 is: 6,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.94 : 23,433.73 = 4,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.94/23,433.73 = 4,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.94x = 23,433.73 × 4,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.94x = 106,140,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,140,373.83/15,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.88

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