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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.84, 23,561.91 and 4,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.84, 23,561.91 and 4,614.71 is: 6,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.84 : 23,561.91 = 4,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.84/23,561.91 = 4,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.84x = 23,561.91 × 4,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.84x = 108,731,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,731,263.89/15,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.10

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