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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.94, 23,641.32 and 4,667.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.94, 23,641.32 and 4,667.69 is: 7,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.94 : 23,641.32 = 4,667.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.94/23,641.32 = 4,667.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.94x = 23,641.32 × 4,667.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.94x = 110,350,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,350,234.74/15,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.50

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