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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.28, 23,773.89 and 4,755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.28, 23,773.89 and 4,755.95 is: 7,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.28 : 23,773.89 = 4,755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.28/23,773.89 = 4,755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.28x = 23,773.89 × 4,755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.28x = 113,067,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,067,313.28/15,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.91

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