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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.39, 23,734.45 and 4,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.39, 23,734.45 and 4,729.94 is: 7,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.39 : 23,734.45 = 4,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.39/23,734.45 = 4,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.39x = 23,734.45 × 4,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.39x = 112,262,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,262,524.43/15,822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.17

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