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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.35, 23,651.12 and 4,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.35, 23,651.12 and 4,674.14 is: 7,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.35 : 23,651.12 = 4,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.35/23,651.12 = 4,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.35x = 23,651.12 × 4,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.35x = 110,548,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,548,539.47/15,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.23

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