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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.41, 23,692.77 and 4,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.41, 23,692.77 and 4,702.25 is: 7,053.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.41 : 23,692.77 = 4,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.41/23,692.77 = 4,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.41x = 23,692.77 × 4,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.41x = 111,409,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,409,386.96/15,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.28

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