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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.58, 23,465.76 and 4,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.58, 23,465.76 and 4,551.42 is: 6,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.58 : 23,465.76 = 4,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.58/23,465.76 = 4,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.58x = 23,465.76 × 4,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.58x = 106,802,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,802,529.38/15,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.50

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