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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.57, 23,657.31 and 4,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.57, 23,657.31 and 4,675.23 is: 7,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.57 : 23,657.31 = 4,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.57/23,657.31 = 4,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.57x = 23,657.31 × 4,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.57x = 110,603,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,603,365.43/15,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.17

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