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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.55, 23,725.94 and 4,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.55, 23,725.94 and 4,721.24 is: 7,083.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.55 : 23,725.94 = 4,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.55/23,725.94 = 4,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.55x = 23,725.94 × 4,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.55x = 112,015,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,015,803.70/15,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.09

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