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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.69, 23,699.46 and 4,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.69, 23,699.46 and 4,112.89 is: 6,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.69 : 23,699.46 = 4,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.69/23,699.46 = 4,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.69x = 23,699.46 × 4,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.69x = 97,473,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,473,272.04/15,799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.32

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