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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.16, 23,610.69 and 4,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.16, 23,610.69 and 4,647.88 is: 6,970.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.16 : 23,610.69 = 4,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.16/23,610.69 = 4,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.16x = 23,610.69 × 4,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.16x = 109,739,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,739,653.84/15,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.18

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