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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.94, 23,499.14 and 4,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.94, 23,499.14 and 4,573.45 is: 6,860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.94 : 23,499.14 = 4,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.94/23,499.14 = 4,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.94x = 23,499.14 × 4,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.94x = 107,472,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,472,060.22/15,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.67

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