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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.51, 23,638.01 and 4,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.51, 23,638.01 and 4,666.32 is: 6,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.51 : 23,638.01 = 4,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.51/23,638.01 = 4,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.51x = 23,638.01 × 4,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.51x = 110,302,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,302,518.82/15,758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.55

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