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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.87, 23,710.38 and 4,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.87, 23,710.38 and 4,711.31 is: 7,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.87 : 23,710.38 = 4,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.87/23,710.38 = 4,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.87x = 23,710.38 × 4,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.87x = 111,707,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,707,069.59/15,804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.89

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