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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.60, 23,651.39 and 4,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.60, 23,651.39 and 4,674.44 is: 7,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.60 : 23,651.39 = 4,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.60/23,651.39 = 4,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.60x = 23,651.39 × 4,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.60x = 110,557,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,557,074.29/15,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.66

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