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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.55, 23,706.81 and 4,710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.55, 23,706.81 and 4,710.95 is: 7,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.55 : 23,706.81 = 4,710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.55/23,706.81 = 4,710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.55x = 23,706.81 × 4,710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.55x = 111,681,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,681,596.57/15,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.42

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