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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.98, 23,701.44 and 4,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.98, 23,701.44 and 4,708.78 is: 7,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.98 : 23,701.44 = 4,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.98/23,701.44 = 4,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.98x = 23,701.44 × 4,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.98x = 111,604,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604,866.64/15,805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.93

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