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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.82, 23,632.35 and 4,658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.82, 23,632.35 and 4,658.81 is: 6,989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.82 : 23,632.35 = 4,658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.82/23,632.35 = 4,658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.82x = 23,632.35 × 4,658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.82x = 110,098,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098,492.87/15,751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.57

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