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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.29, 23,685.43 and 4,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.29, 23,685.43 and 4,697.13 is: 7,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.29 : 23,685.43 = 4,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.29/23,685.43 = 4,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.29x = 23,685.43 × 4,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.29x = 111,253,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,253,520.33/15,790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.69

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