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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.63, 23,436.55 and 4,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.63, 23,436.55 and 4,535.09 is: 6,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.63 : 23,436.55 = 4,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.63/23,436.55 = 4,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.63x = 23,436.55 × 4,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.63x = 106,286,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,286,723.68/15,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.21

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