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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.06, 23,688.05 and 4,696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.06, 23,688.05 and 4,696.18 is: 7,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.06 : 23,688.05 = 4,696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.06/23,688.05 = 4,696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.06x = 23,688.05 × 4,696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.06x = 111,243,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,243,263.95/15,789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.59

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