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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.99, 23,708.37 and 4,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.99, 23,708.37 and 4,709.64 is: 7,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.99 : 23,708.37 = 4,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.99/23,708.37 = 4,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.99x = 23,708.37 × 4,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.99x = 111,657,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,657,887.69/15,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.62

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