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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.33, 23,704.74 and 4,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.33, 23,704.74 and 4,710.06 is: 7,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.33 : 23,704.74 = 4,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.33/23,704.74 = 4,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.33x = 23,704.74 × 4,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.33x = 111,650,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,650,747.68/15,803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.02

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