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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.08, 23,713.61 and 4,723.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.08, 23,713.61 and 4,723.55 is: 7,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.08 : 23,713.61 = 4,723.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.08/23,713.61 = 4,723.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.08x = 23,713.61 × 4,723.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.08x = 112,012,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012,315.76/15,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.32

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