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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.33, 23,709.20 and 4,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.33, 23,709.20 and 4,711.16 is: 7,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.33 : 23,709.20 = 4,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.33/23,709.20 = 4,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.33x = 23,709.20 × 4,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.33x = 111,697,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,697,834.67/15,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.10

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