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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.56, 23,649.72 and 4,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.56, 23,649.72 and 4,673.34 is: 7,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.56 : 23,649.72 = 4,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.56/23,649.72 = 4,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.56x = 23,649.72 × 4,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.56x = 110,523,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,523,182.46/15,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.97

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