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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.56, 23,741.73 and 4,733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.56, 23,741.73 and 4,733.15 is: 7,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.56 : 23,741.73 = 4,733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.56/23,741.73 = 4,733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.56x = 23,741.73 × 4,733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.56x = 112,373,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,373,050.64/15,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.73

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