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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.62, 23,430.60 and 4,531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.62, 23,430.60 and 4,531.13 is: 6,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.62 : 23,430.60 = 4,531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.62/23,430.60 = 4,531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.62x = 23,430.60 × 4,531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.62x = 106,166,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166,994.42/15,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.29

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