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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.23, 23,552.91 and 4,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.23, 23,552.91 and 4,607.28 is: 6,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.23 : 23,552.91 = 4,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.23/23,552.91 = 4,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.23x = 23,552.91 × 4,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.23x = 108,514,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,514,851.18/15,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.67

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