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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.61, 23,749.47 and 4,740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.61, 23,749.47 and 4,740.39 is: 7,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.61 : 23,749.47 = 4,740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.61/23,749.47 = 4,740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.61x = 23,749.47 × 4,740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.61x = 112,581,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,581,750.09/15,833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.30

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