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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.46, 23,732.38 and 4,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.46, 23,732.38 and 4,725.60 is: 7,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.46 : 23,732.38 = 4,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.46/23,732.38 = 4,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.46x = 23,732.38 × 4,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.46x = 112,149,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,149,734.93/15,821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.46

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