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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.59, 23,699.43 and 4,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.59, 23,699.43 and 4,710.24 is: 7,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.59 : 23,699.43 = 4,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.59/23,699.43 = 4,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.59x = 23,699.43 × 4,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.59x = 111,630,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,630,003.16/15,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.37

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