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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.56, 23,674.24 and 4,689.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.56, 23,674.24 and 4,689.73 is: 7,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.56 : 23,674.24 = 4,689.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.56/23,674.24 = 4,689.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.56x = 23,674.24 × 4,689.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.56x = 111,025,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025,793.56/15,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.38

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