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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.82, 23,709.78 and 4,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.82, 23,709.78 and 4,710.51 is: 7,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.82 : 23,709.78 = 4,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.82/23,709.78 = 4,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.82x = 23,709.78 × 4,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.82x = 111,685,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,685,155.79/15,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.97

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