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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.02, 23,502.72 and 4,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.02, 23,502.72 and 4,573.73 is: 6,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.02 : 23,502.72 = 4,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.02/23,502.72 = 4,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.02x = 23,502.72 × 4,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.02x = 107,495,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,495,095.55/15,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.92

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