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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.67, 23,628.96 and 4,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.67, 23,628.96 and 4,065.81 is: 6,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.67 : 23,628.96 = 4,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.67/23,628.96 = 4,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.67x = 23,628.96 × 4,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.67x = 96,070,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,070,861.86/15,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.70

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