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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.83, 23,607.23 and 4,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.83, 23,607.23 and 4,645.58 is: 6,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.83 : 23,607.23 = 4,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.83/23,607.23 = 4,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.83x = 23,607.23 × 4,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.83x = 109,669,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,669,134.28/15,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.74

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