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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.42, 23,737.92 and 4,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.42, 23,737.92 and 4,732.20 is: 7,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.42 : 23,737.92 = 4,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.42/23,737.92 = 4,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.42x = 23,737.92 × 4,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.42x = 112,332,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332,585.02/15,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.24

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