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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.08, 23,711.04 and 4,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.08, 23,711.04 and 4,712.68 is: 7,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.08 : 23,711.04 = 4,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.08/23,711.04 = 4,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.08x = 23,711.04 × 4,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.08x = 111,742,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,742,543.99/15,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.04

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