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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.59, 23,502.63 and 4,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.59, 23,502.63 and 4,998.57 is: 7,495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.59 : 23,502.63 = 4,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.59/23,502.63 = 4,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.59x = 23,502.63 × 4,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.59x = 117,479,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,479,541.24/15,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.38

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