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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.62, 23,511.13 and 4,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.62, 23,511.13 and 4,580.12 is: 6,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.62 : 23,511.13 = 4,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.62/23,511.13 = 4,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.62x = 23,511.13 × 4,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.62x = 107,683,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,683,796.74/15,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.82

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