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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.76, 23,632.26 and 4,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.76, 23,632.26 and 4,658.74 is: 6,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.76 : 23,632.26 = 4,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.76/23,632.26 = 4,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.76x = 23,632.26 × 4,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.76x = 110,096,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,096,554.95/15,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.48

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