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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.94, 23,580.59 and 4,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.94, 23,580.59 and 4,626.99 is: 6,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.94 : 23,580.59 = 4,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.94/23,580.59 = 4,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.94x = 23,580.59 × 4,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.94x = 109,107,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,107,130.99/15,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.68

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