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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.94, 23,690.52 and 4,700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.94, 23,690.52 and 4,700.73 is: 7,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.94 : 23,690.52 = 4,700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.94/23,690.52 = 4,700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.94x = 23,690.52 × 4,700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.94x = 111,362,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,362,738.08/15,793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.98

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