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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.06, 23,494.32 and 4,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.06, 23,494.32 and 4,573.56 is: 6,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.06 : 23,494.32 = 4,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.06/23,494.32 = 4,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.06x = 23,494.32 × 4,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.06x = 107,452,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,452,682.18/15,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.95

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