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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.66, 23,659.84 and 4,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.66, 23,659.84 and 4,677.04 is: 7,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.66 : 23,659.84 = 4,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.66/23,659.84 = 4,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.66x = 23,659.84 × 4,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.66x = 110,657,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,657,899.77/15,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.25

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