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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651, 23,476.50 and 4,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651, 23,476.50 and 4,707 is: 7,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651 : 23,476.50 = 4,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651/23,476.50 = 4,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651x = 23,476.50 × 4,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651x = 110,503,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,503,885.50/15,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.50

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