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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.30, 23,701.94 and 4,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.30, 23,701.94 and 4,707.70 is: 7,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.30 : 23,701.94 = 4,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.30/23,701.94 = 4,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.30x = 23,701.94 × 4,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.30x = 111,581,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,581,622.94/15,801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.55

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