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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.92, 23,607.36 and 4,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.92, 23,607.36 and 4,644.48 is: 6,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.92 : 23,607.36 = 4,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.92/23,607.36 = 4,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.92x = 23,607.36 × 4,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.92x = 109,643,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,643,911.37/15,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.86

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