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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.76, 23,771.72 and 4,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.76, 23,771.72 and 4,757.92 is: 7,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.76 : 23,771.72 = 4,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.76/23,771.72 = 4,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.76x = 23,771.72 × 4,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.76x = 113,103,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103,918.23/15,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.45

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