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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.93, 23,471.94 and 4,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.93, 23,471.94 and 4,554.88 is: 6,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.93 : 23,471.94 = 4,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.93/23,471.94 = 4,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.93x = 23,471.94 × 4,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.93x = 106,911,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,911,729.93/15,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.32

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