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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.36, 23,713.74 and 4,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.36, 23,713.74 and 4,713.08 is: 7,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.36 : 23,713.74 = 4,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.36/23,713.74 = 4,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.36x = 23,713.74 × 4,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.36x = 111,764,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,764,753.72/15,806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.87

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