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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.70, 23,476.84 and 4,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.70, 23,476.84 and 4,558.14 is: 6,837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.70 : 23,476.84 = 4,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.70/23,476.84 = 4,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.70x = 23,476.84 × 4,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.70x = 107,010,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010,712.08/15,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.00

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