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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.98, 23,475.54 and 4,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.98, 23,475.54 and 4,556.40 is: 6,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.98 : 23,475.54 = 4,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.98/23,475.54 = 4,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.98x = 23,475.54 × 4,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.98x = 106,963,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,963,950.46/15,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.89

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