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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.06, 23,737.85 and 4,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.06, 23,737.85 and 4,729.11 is: 7,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.06 : 23,737.85 = 4,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.06/23,737.85 = 4,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.06x = 23,737.85 × 4,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.06x = 112,258,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,258,808.89/15,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.08

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