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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.05, 23,705.87 and 4,710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.05, 23,705.87 and 4,710.83 is: 7,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.05 : 23,705.87 = 4,710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.05/23,705.87 = 4,710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.05x = 23,705.87 × 4,710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.05x = 111,674,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674,181.49/15,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.18

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