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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.28, 23,770.89 and 4,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.28, 23,770.89 and 4,753.94 is: 7,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.28 : 23,770.89 = 4,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.28/23,770.89 = 4,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.28x = 23,770.89 × 4,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.28x = 113,005,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005,444.23/15,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.91

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