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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.03, 23,554.16 and 7,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.03, 23,554.16 and 7,806.72 is: 11,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.03 : 23,554.16 = 7,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.03/23,554.16 = 7,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.03x = 23,554.16 × 7,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.03x = 183,880,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,880,692.92/15,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,706.91

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