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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.77, 23,647.61 and 4,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.77, 23,647.61 and 4,670.33 is: 7,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.77 : 23,647.61 = 4,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.77/23,647.61 = 4,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.77x = 23,647.61 × 4,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.77x = 110,442,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,442,142.41/15,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.52

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