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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.34, 23,681.98 and 4,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.34, 23,681.98 and 4,695.08 is: 7,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.34 : 23,681.98 = 4,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.34/23,681.98 = 4,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.34x = 23,681.98 × 4,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.34x = 111,188,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,188,790.66/15,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.46

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