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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.38, 23,772.13 and 4,754.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.38, 23,772.13 and 4,754.09 is: 7,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.38 : 23,772.13 = 4,754.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.38/23,772.13 = 4,754.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.38x = 23,772.13 × 4,754.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.38x = 113,014,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014,893.06/15,850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.11

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