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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.25, 23,701.95 and 4,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.25, 23,701.95 and 4,708.03 is: 7,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.25 : 23,701.95 = 4,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.25/23,701.95 = 4,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.25x = 23,701.95 × 4,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.25x = 111,589,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,589,513.37/15,801.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.07

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