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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.21, 23,656.88 and 4,675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.21, 23,656.88 and 4,675.11 is: 7,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.21 : 23,656.88 = 4,675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.21/23,656.88 = 4,675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.21x = 23,656.88 × 4,675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.21x = 110,598,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,598,374.60/15,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.01

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