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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.98, 23,674.66 and 4,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.98, 23,674.66 and 4,689.40 is: 7,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.98 : 23,674.66 = 4,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.98/23,674.66 = 4,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.98x = 23,674.66 × 4,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.98x = 111,019,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,019,950.60/15,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.16

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