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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.08, 23,735.89 and 4,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.08, 23,735.89 and 4,730.52 is: 7,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.08 : 23,735.89 = 4,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.08/23,735.89 = 4,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.08x = 23,735.89 × 4,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.08x = 112,283,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,283,102.36/15,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.71

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