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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.83, 23,739.01 and 4,732.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.83, 23,739.01 and 4,732.67 is: 7,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.83 : 23,739.01 = 4,732.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.83/23,739.01 = 4,732.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.83x = 23,739.01 × 4,732.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.83x = 112,348,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,947.97/15,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.09

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