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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.08, 23,734.39 and 4,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.08, 23,734.39 and 4,729.52 is: 7,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.08 : 23,734.39 = 4,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.08/23,734.39 = 4,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.08x = 23,734.39 × 4,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.08x = 112,252,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,252,272.19/15,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.21

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