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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.48, 23,637.28 and 4,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.48, 23,637.28 and 4,664.24 is: 6,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.48 : 23,637.28 = 4,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.48/23,637.28 = 4,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.48x = 23,637.28 × 4,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.48x = 110,249,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,249,946.87/15,756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.12

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