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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.05, 23,701.57 and 4,707.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.05, 23,701.57 and 4,707.45 is: 7,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.05 : 23,701.57 = 4,707.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.05/23,701.57 = 4,707.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.05x = 23,701.57 × 4,707.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.05x = 111,573,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,573,943.93/15,801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.17

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