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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,661.08, 23,487.12 and 4,837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,661.08, 23,487.12 and 4,837.68 is: 7,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,661.08 : 23,487.12 = 4,837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,661.08/23,487.12 = 4,837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,661.08x = 23,487.12 × 4,837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,661.08x = 113,623,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,623,170.68/15,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.13

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