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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.48, 23,700.72 and 4,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.48, 23,700.72 and 4,707.12 is: 7,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.48 : 23,700.72 = 4,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.48/23,700.72 = 4,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.48x = 23,700.72 × 4,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.48x = 111,562,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,562,133.13/15,800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.68

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