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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.65, 23,499.33 and 4,572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.65, 23,499.33 and 4,572.10 is: 6,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.65 : 23,499.33 = 4,572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.65/23,499.33 = 4,572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.65x = 23,499.33 × 4,572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.65x = 107,441,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,441,286.69/15,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.84

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