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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.08, 23,709.54 and 4,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.08, 23,709.54 and 4,711.68 is: 7,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.08 : 23,709.54 = 4,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.08/23,709.54 = 4,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.08x = 23,709.54 × 4,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.08x = 111,711,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,711,765.43/15,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.54

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