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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.26, 23,734.35 and 4,730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.26, 23,734.35 and 4,730.50 is: 7,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.26 : 23,734.35 = 4,730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.26/23,734.35 = 4,730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.26x = 23,734.35 × 4,730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.26x = 112,275,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,275,342.68/15,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.69

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