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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.22, 23,725.44 and 4,720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.22, 23,725.44 and 4,720.91 is: 7,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.22 : 23,725.44 = 4,720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.22/23,725.44 = 4,720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.22x = 23,725.44 × 4,720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.22x = 112,005,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005,726.26/15,814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.59

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