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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.03, 23,549.66 and 7,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.03, 23,549.66 and 7,803.72 is: 11,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.03 : 23,549.66 = 7,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.03/23,549.66 = 7,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.03x = 23,549.66 × 7,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.03x = 183,774,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,774,898.70/15,704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.41

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