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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.31, 23,640.93 and 4,665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.31, 23,640.93 and 4,665.87 is: 6,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.31 : 23,640.93 = 4,665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.31/23,640.93 = 4,665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.31x = 23,640.93 × 4,665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.31x = 110,305,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,305,401.40/15,758.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.82

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