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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.49, 23,707.94 and 4,712.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.49, 23,707.94 and 4,712.22 is: 7,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.49 : 23,707.94 = 4,712.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.49/23,707.94 = 4,712.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.49x = 23,707.94 × 4,712.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.49x = 111,717,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,717,005.47/15,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.24

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