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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.61, 23,651.28 and 4,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.61, 23,651.28 and 4,522 is: 6,783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.61 : 23,651.28 = 4,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.61/23,651.28 = 4,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.61x = 23,651.28 × 4,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.61x = 106,951,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,951,088.16/15,766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.39

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