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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.81, 23,650.85 and 4,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.81, 23,650.85 and 4,524.67 is: 6,785.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.81 : 23,650.85 = 4,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.81/23,650.85 = 4,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.81x = 23,650.85 × 4,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.81x = 107,012,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,012,332.34/15,771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.04

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