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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.84, 23,777.92 and 4,758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.84, 23,777.92 and 4,758.64 is: 7,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.84 : 23,777.92 = 4,758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.84/23,777.92 = 4,758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.84x = 23,777.92 × 4,758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.84x = 113,150,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,150,561.23/15,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.01

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