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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.78, 23,773.14 and 4,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.78, 23,773.14 and 4,755.44 is: 7,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.78 : 23,773.14 = 4,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.78/23,773.14 = 4,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.78x = 23,773.14 × 4,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.78x = 113,051,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,051,800.31/15,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.16

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