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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.49, 23,650.41 and 4,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.49, 23,650.41 and 4,674.27 is: 7,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.49 : 23,650.41 = 4,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.49/23,650.41 = 4,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.49x = 23,650.41 × 4,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.49x = 110,548,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,548,401.95/15,767.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.16

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