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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.44, 23,701.26 and 4,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.44, 23,701.26 and 4,706.52 is: 7,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.44 : 23,701.26 = 4,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.44/23,701.26 = 4,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.44x = 23,701.26 × 4,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.44x = 111,550,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,550,454.22/15,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.41

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