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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.92, 23,778.83 and 4,756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.92, 23,778.83 and 4,756.82 is: 7,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.92 : 23,778.83 = 4,756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.92/23,778.83 = 4,756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.92x = 23,778.83 × 4,756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.92x = 113,111,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,111,507.12/15,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.41

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