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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.23, 23,493.92 and 4,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.23, 23,493.92 and 4,569.76 is: 6,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.23 : 23,493.92 = 4,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.23/23,493.92 = 4,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.23x = 23,493.92 × 4,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.23x = 107,361,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,361,582.38/15,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.93

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