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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.99, 23,706.18 and 4,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.99, 23,706.18 and 4,711.04 is: 7,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.99 : 23,706.18 = 4,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.99/23,706.18 = 4,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.99x = 23,706.18 × 4,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.99x = 111,680,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,680,643.70/15,803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.61

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