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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.94, 23,497.28 and 4,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.94, 23,497.28 and 4,571.13 is: 6,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.94 : 23,497.28 = 4,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.94/23,497.28 = 4,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.94x = 23,497.28 × 4,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.94x = 107,409,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,409,098.67/15,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.34

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