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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.67, 23,699.49 and 4,706.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.67, 23,699.49 and 4,706.51 is: 7,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.67 : 23,699.49 = 4,706.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.67/23,699.49 = 4,706.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.67x = 23,699.49 × 4,706.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.67x = 111,541,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,541,886.68/15,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.76

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