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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.92, 23,765.76 and 4,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.92, 23,765.76 and 4,752 is: 7,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.92 : 23,765.76 = 4,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.92/23,765.76 = 4,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.92x = 23,765.76 × 4,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.92x = 112,934,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,934,891.52/15,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.16

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