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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.93, 23,511.40 and 4,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.93, 23,511.40 and 4,579.67 is: 6,869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.93 : 23,511.40 = 4,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.93/23,511.40 = 4,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.93x = 23,511.40 × 4,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.93x = 107,674,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,674,500.57/15,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.66

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