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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.94, 23,454.27 and 4,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.94, 23,454.27 and 4,542.72 is: 6,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.94 : 23,454.27 = 4,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.94/23,454.27 = 4,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.94x = 23,454.27 × 4,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.94x = 106,546,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,546,181.41/15,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.18

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