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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.91, 23,774.82 and 4,756.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.91, 23,774.82 and 4,756.56 is: 7,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.91 : 23,774.82 = 4,756.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.91/23,774.82 = 4,756.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.91x = 23,774.82 × 4,756.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.91x = 113,086,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,086,250.83/15,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.82

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