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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.62, 23,069.88 and 4,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.62, 23,069.88 and 4,704.86 is: 7,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.62 : 23,069.88 = 4,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.62/23,069.88 = 4,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.62x = 23,069.88 × 4,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.62x = 108,540,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,540,555.62/15,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.35

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