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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.91, 23,714.96 and 4,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.91, 23,714.96 and 4,564.53 is: 6,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.91 : 23,714.96 = 4,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.91/23,714.96 = 4,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.91x = 23,714.96 × 4,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.91x = 108,247,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,247,623.55/15,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.25

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