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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.67, 23,697.99 and 4,705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.67, 23,697.99 and 4,705.51 is: 7,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.67 : 23,697.99 = 4,705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.67/23,697.99 = 4,705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.67x = 23,697.99 × 4,705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.67x = 111,511,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,511,128.92/15,798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.26

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