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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.59, 23,637.98 and 4,662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.59, 23,637.98 and 4,662.57 is: 6,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.59 : 23,637.98 = 4,662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.59/23,637.98 = 4,662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.59x = 23,637.98 × 4,662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.59x = 110,213,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,213,713.10/15,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.21

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