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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.96, 23,634.83 and 4,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.96, 23,634.83 and 4,660.48 is: 6,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.96 : 23,634.83 = 4,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.96/23,634.83 = 4,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.96x = 23,634.83 × 4,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.96x = 110,149,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,149,652.52/15,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.43

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