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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.27, 23,695.61 and 4,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.27, 23,695.61 and 4,711.47 is: 7,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.27 : 23,695.61 = 4,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.27/23,695.61 = 4,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.27x = 23,695.61 × 4,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.27x = 111,641,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,641,132.09/15,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.12

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