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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.92, 23,698.92 and 4,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.92, 23,698.92 and 4,706.64 is: 7,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.92 : 23,698.92 = 4,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.92/23,698.92 = 4,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.92x = 23,698.92 × 4,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.92x = 111,542,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,542,284.83/15,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.67

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