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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.39, 23,553.84 and 4,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.39, 23,553.84 and 4,607.44 is: 6,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.39 : 23,553.84 = 4,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.39/23,553.84 = 4,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.39x = 23,553.84 × 4,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.39x = 108,522,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,522,904.57/15,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.12

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