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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.62, 23,634.86 and 4,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.62, 23,634.86 and 4,663.35 is: 6,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.62 : 23,634.86 = 4,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.62/23,634.86 = 4,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.62x = 23,634.86 × 4,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.62x = 110,217,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,217,601.06/15,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.01

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