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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.73, 23,701.06 and 4,708.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.73, 23,701.06 and 4,708.53 is: 7,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.73 : 23,701.06 = 4,708.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.73/23,701.06 = 4,708.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.73x = 23,701.06 × 4,708.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.73x = 111,597,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,597,152.04/15,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.55

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