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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.52, 23,651.16 and 4,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.52, 23,651.16 and 4,674.24 is: 7,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.52 : 23,651.16 = 4,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.52/23,651.16 = 4,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.52x = 23,651.16 × 4,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.52x = 110,551,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,551,198.12/15,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.32

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