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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.21, 23,707.82 and 4,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.21, 23,707.82 and 4,719.68 is: 7,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.21 : 23,707.82 = 4,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.21/23,707.82 = 4,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.21x = 23,707.82 × 4,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.21x = 111,893,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,893,359.57/15,805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.52

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