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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.98, 23,536.66 and 4,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.98, 23,536.66 and 4,597.89 is: 6,896.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.98 : 23,536.66 = 4,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.98/23,536.66 = 4,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.98x = 23,536.66 × 4,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.98x = 108,218,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,218,953.53/15,690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.89

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