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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.51, 23,646.67 and 4,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.51, 23,646.67 and 4,671.26 is: 7,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.51 : 23,646.67 = 4,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.51/23,646.67 = 4,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.51x = 23,646.67 × 4,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.51x = 110,459,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,459,702.47/15,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.86

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