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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.74, 23,705.81 and 4,710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.74, 23,705.81 and 4,710.79 is: 7,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.74 : 23,705.81 = 4,710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.74/23,705.81 = 4,710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.74x = 23,705.81 × 4,710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.74x = 111,672,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,672,950.61/15,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.24

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