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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.08, 23,665.48 and 4,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.08, 23,665.48 and 4,682.84 is: 7,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.08 : 23,665.48 = 4,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.08/23,665.48 = 4,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.08x = 23,665.48 × 4,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.08x = 110,821,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,821,656.36/15,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.22

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