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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.32, 23,709.24 and 4,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.32, 23,709.24 and 4,713.05 is: 7,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.32 : 23,709.24 = 4,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.32/23,709.24 = 4,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.32x = 23,709.24 × 4,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.32x = 111,742,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,742,892.86/15,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.51

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