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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.42, 23,565.72 and 4,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.42, 23,565.72 and 4,617.06 is: 6,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.42 : 23,565.72 = 4,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.42/23,565.72 = 4,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.42x = 23,565.72 × 4,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.42x = 108,804,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,804,343.18/15,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.62

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