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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.78, 23,644.83 and 5,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.78, 23,644.83 and 5,233.74 is: 7,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.78 : 23,644.83 = 5,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.78/23,644.83 = 5,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.78x = 23,644.83 × 5,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.78x = 123,750,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,750,892.56/15,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.83

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