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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.53, 23,705.71 and 4,709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.53, 23,705.71 and 4,709.11 is: 7,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.53 : 23,705.71 = 4,709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.53/23,705.71 = 4,709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.53x = 23,705.71 × 4,709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.53x = 111,632,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,632,862.59/15,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.69

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