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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.66, 23,635.85 and 4,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.66, 23,635.85 and 4,663.68 is: 6,994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.66 : 23,635.85 = 4,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.66/23,635.85 = 4,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.66x = 23,635.85 × 4,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.66x = 110,229,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,229,955.21/15,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.44

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