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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.81, 23,509.26 and 4,577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.81, 23,509.26 and 4,577.55 is: 6,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.81 : 23,509.26 = 4,577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.81/23,509.26 = 4,577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.81x = 23,509.26 × 4,577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.81x = 107,614,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,614,813.11/15,670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.21

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