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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.82, 23,561.40 and 4,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.82, 23,561.40 and 4,614.24 is: 6,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.82 : 23,561.40 = 4,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.82/23,561.40 = 4,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.82x = 23,561.40 × 4,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.82x = 108,717,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,717,954.34/15,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.26

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