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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.08, 23,705.87 and 4,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.08, 23,705.87 and 4,710.81 is: 7,066.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.08 : 23,705.87 = 4,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.08/23,705.87 = 4,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.08x = 23,705.87 × 4,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.08x = 111,673,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,673,825.90/15,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.14

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