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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.26, 23,626.80 and 4,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.26, 23,626.80 and 4,660.74 is: 6,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.26 : 23,626.80 = 4,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.26/23,626.80 = 4,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.26x = 23,626.80 × 4,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.26x = 110,118,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,118,371.83/15,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.08

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