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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.69, 23,646.72 and 5,899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.69, 23,646.72 and 5,899.74 is: 8,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.69 : 23,646.72 = 5,899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.69/23,646.72 = 5,899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.69x = 23,646.72 × 5,899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.69x = 139,509,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,509,477.73/15,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.30

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