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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735, 23,602.50 and 4,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735, 23,602.50 and 4,791 is: 7,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735 : 23,602.50 = 4,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735/23,602.50 = 4,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735x = 23,602.50 × 4,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735x = 113,079,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079,577.50/15,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.50

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