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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.95, 23,714.78 and 4,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.95, 23,714.78 and 4,714.92 is: 7,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.95 : 23,714.78 = 4,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.95/23,714.78 = 4,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.95x = 23,714.78 × 4,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.95x = 111,813,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,813,266.94/15,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.78

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