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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.66, 23,697.41 and 4,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.66, 23,697.41 and 4,702.32 is: 7,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.66 : 23,697.41 = 4,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.66/23,697.41 = 4,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.66x = 23,697.41 × 4,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.66x = 111,432,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,432,781.48/15,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.65

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