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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.33, 23,710.70 and 4,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.33, 23,710.70 and 4,712.16 is: 7,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.33 : 23,710.70 = 4,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.33/23,710.70 = 4,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.33x = 23,710.70 × 4,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.33x = 111,728,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,728,612.11/15,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.60

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