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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.63, 23,444.44 and 4,685.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.63, 23,444.44 and 4,685.63 is: 7,028.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.63 : 23,444.44 = 4,685.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.63/23,444.44 = 4,685.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.63x = 23,444.44 × 4,685.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.63x = 109,851,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,851,842.46/15,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.44

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