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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.94, 23,654.12 and 4,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.94, 23,654.12 and 4,673.72 is: 7,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.94 : 23,654.12 = 4,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.94/23,654.12 = 4,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.94x = 23,654.12 × 4,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.94x = 110,552,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,552,733.73/15,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.68

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