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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.52, 23,476.86 and 4,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.52, 23,476.86 and 4,557.30 is: 6,836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.52 : 23,476.86 = 4,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.52/23,476.86 = 4,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.52x = 23,476.86 × 4,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.52x = 106,991,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,991,094.08/15,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.26

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