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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.73, 23,699.57 and 4,707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.73, 23,699.57 and 4,707.53 is: 7,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.73 : 23,699.57 = 4,707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.73/23,699.57 = 4,707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.73x = 23,699.57 × 4,707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.73x = 111,566,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,566,294.73/15,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.05

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