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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.79, 23,488.68 and 4,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.79, 23,488.68 and 4,564.88 is: 6,846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.79 : 23,488.68 = 4,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.79/23,488.68 = 4,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.79x = 23,488.68 × 4,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.79x = 107,222,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,222,924.01/15,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.59

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