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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.59, 23,698.52 and 4,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.59, 23,698.52 and 4,702.38 is: 7,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.59 : 23,698.52 = 4,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.59/23,698.52 = 4,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.59x = 23,698.52 × 4,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.59x = 111,439,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,439,334.10/15,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.09

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