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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.63, 23,705.02 and 4,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.63, 23,705.02 and 4,708.46 is: 7,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.63 : 23,705.02 = 4,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.63/23,705.02 = 4,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.63x = 23,705.02 × 4,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.63x = 111,614,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,614,203.62/15,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.02

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