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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.69, 23,704.93 and 4,707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.69, 23,704.93 and 4,707.33 is: 7,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.69 : 23,704.93 = 4,707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.69/23,704.93 = 4,707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.69x = 23,704.93 × 4,707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.69x = 111,586,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,586,999.17/15,800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.16

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