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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.35, 23,499.84 and 4,424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.35, 23,499.84 and 4,424.47 is: 6,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.35 : 23,499.84 = 4,424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.35/23,499.84 = 4,424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.35x = 23,499.84 × 4,424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.35x = 103,974,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,974,402.23/15,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.95

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