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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.84, 23,625.21 and 4,657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.84, 23,625.21 and 4,657.59 is: 6,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.84 : 23,625.21 = 4,657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.84/23,625.21 = 4,657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.84x = 23,625.21 × 4,657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.84x = 110,036,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036,541.84/15,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.74

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