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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.96, 23,474.22 and 4,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.96, 23,474.22 and 4,553.20 is: 6,830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.96 : 23,474.22 = 4,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.96/23,474.22 = 4,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.96x = 23,474.22 × 4,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.96x = 106,882,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,882,818.50/15,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.46

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