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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.12, 23,637.96 and 4,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.12, 23,637.96 and 4,666.08 is: 6,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.12 : 23,637.96 = 4,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.12/23,637.96 = 4,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.12x = 23,637.96 × 4,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.12x = 110,296,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,296,612.40/15,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.91

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