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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.36, 23,639.11 and 4,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.36, 23,639.11 and 4,666.26 is: 6,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.36 : 23,639.11 = 4,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.36/23,639.11 = 4,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.36x = 23,639.11 × 4,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.36x = 110,306,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,306,126.90/15,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.41

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