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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.70, 23,470.53 and 4,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.70, 23,470.53 and 4,552.26 is: 6,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.70 : 23,470.53 = 4,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.70/23,470.53 = 4,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.70x = 23,470.53 × 4,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.70x = 106,843,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,843,954.90/15,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.40

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