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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.94, 23,654.26 and 4,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.94, 23,654.26 and 4,675.95 is: 7,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.94 : 23,654.26 = 4,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.94/23,654.26 = 4,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.94x = 23,654.26 × 4,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.94x = 110,606,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606,113.67/15,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.84

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