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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.99, 23,664.39 and 4,683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.99, 23,664.39 and 4,683.07 is: 7,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.99 : 23,664.39 = 4,683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.99/23,664.39 = 4,683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.99x = 23,664.39 × 4,683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.99x = 110,821,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,821,994.88/15,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.39

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