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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.94, 23,563.52 and 4,614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.94, 23,563.52 and 4,614.58 is: 6,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.94 : 23,563.52 = 4,614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.94/23,563.52 = 4,614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.94x = 23,563.52 × 4,614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.94x = 108,735,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,735,748.12/15,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.34

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