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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.08, 23,734.33 and 4,727.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.08, 23,734.33 and 4,727.91 is: 7,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.08 : 23,734.33 = 4,727.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.08/23,734.33 = 4,727.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.08x = 23,734.33 × 4,727.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.08x = 112,213,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,213,764.33/15,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.23

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