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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.34, 23,627.46 and 4,659.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.34, 23,627.46 and 4,659.09 is: 6,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.34 : 23,627.46 = 4,659.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.34/23,627.46 = 4,659.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.34x = 23,627.46 × 4,659.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.34x = 110,082,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,082,462.61/15,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.99

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