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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.06, 23,703.99 and 4,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.06, 23,703.99 and 4,706.71 is: 7,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.06 : 23,703.99 = 4,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.06/23,703.99 = 4,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.06x = 23,703.99 × 4,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.06x = 111,567,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,567,756.34/15,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.22

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