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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.31, 23,713.74 and 4,716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.31, 23,713.74 and 4,716.06 is: 7,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.31 : 23,713.74 = 4,716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.31/23,713.74 = 4,716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.31x = 23,713.74 × 4,716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.31x = 111,835,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,835,420.66/15,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.02

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