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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.84, 23,733.96 and 4,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.84, 23,733.96 and 4,729.56 is: 7,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.84 : 23,733.96 = 4,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.84/23,733.96 = 4,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.84x = 23,733.96 × 4,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.84x = 112,251,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,251,187.86/15,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.25

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