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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.62, 23,643.86 and 4,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.62, 23,643.86 and 4,669.38 is: 7,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.62 : 23,643.86 = 4,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.62/23,643.86 = 4,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.62x = 23,643.86 × 4,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.62x = 110,402,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,402,143.66/15,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.05

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