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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.41, 23,661.45 and 4,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.41, 23,661.45 and 4,681.19 is: 7,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.41 : 23,661.45 = 4,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.41/23,661.45 = 4,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.41x = 23,661.45 × 4,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.41x = 110,763,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,763,802.28/15,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.74

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