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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.95, 23,676.63 and 4,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.95, 23,676.63 and 4,688.73 is: 7,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.95 : 23,676.63 = 4,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.95/23,676.63 = 4,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.95x = 23,676.63 × 4,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.95x = 111,013,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,013,325.38/15,781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.20

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