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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.66, 23,689.41 and 4,699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.66, 23,689.41 and 4,699.47 is: 7,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.66 : 23,689.41 = 4,699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.66/23,689.41 = 4,699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.66x = 23,689.41 × 4,699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.66x = 111,327,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,327,671.61/15,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.99

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