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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.36, 23,507.34 and 4,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.36, 23,507.34 and 4,429.48 is: 6,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.36 : 23,507.34 = 4,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.36/23,507.34 = 4,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.36x = 23,507.34 × 4,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.36x = 104,125,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125,292.38/15,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.46

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