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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.55, 23,773.77 and 4,753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.55, 23,773.77 and 4,753.45 is: 7,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.55 : 23,773.77 = 4,753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.55/23,773.77 = 4,753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.55x = 23,773.77 × 4,753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.55x = 113,007,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,007,456.72/15,846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.36

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