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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.27, 23,553.66 and 4,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.27, 23,553.66 and 4,607.32 is: 6,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.27 : 23,553.66 = 4,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.27/23,553.66 = 4,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.27x = 23,553.66 × 4,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.27x = 108,519,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,519,107.99/15,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.93

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