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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.65, 23,461.56 and 7,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.65, 23,461.56 and 7,750.62 is: 11,612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.65 : 23,461.56 = 7,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.65/23,461.56 = 7,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.65x = 23,461.56 × 7,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.65x = 181,841,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,841,636.17/15,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.86

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