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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.21, 23,946.57 and 4,567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.21, 23,946.57 and 4,567.35 is: 6,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.21 : 23,946.57 = 4,567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.21/23,946.57 = 4,567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.21x = 23,946.57 × 4,567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.21x = 109,372,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,372,366.49/15,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.24

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