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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.25, 23,565.38 and 4,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.25, 23,565.38 and 4,766.25 is: 7,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.25 : 23,565.38 = 4,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.25/23,565.38 = 4,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.25x = 23,565.38 × 4,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.25x = 112,318,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318,468.59/15,710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.38

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