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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.02, 23,579.40 and 4,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.02, 23,579.40 and 4,630.27 is: 6,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.02 : 23,579.40 = 4,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.02/23,579.40 = 4,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.02x = 23,579.40 × 4,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.02x = 109,178,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178,988.44/15,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.01

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