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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.92, 23,496.91 and 4,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.92, 23,496.91 and 4,569.68 is: 6,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.92 : 23,496.91 = 4,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.92/23,496.91 = 4,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.92x = 23,496.91 × 4,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.92x = 107,373,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,373,407.01/15,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.82

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