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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.58, 23,714.36 and 4,724.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.58, 23,714.36 and 4,724.05 is: 7,086.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.58 : 23,714.36 = 4,724.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.58/23,714.36 = 4,724.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.58x = 23,714.36 × 4,724.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.58x = 112,027,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027,703.79/15,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.06

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