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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.97, 23,777.84 and 4,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.97, 23,777.84 and 4,759.62 is: 7,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.97 : 23,777.84 = 4,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.97/23,777.84 = 4,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.97x = 23,777.84 × 4,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.97x = 113,173,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,173,459.02/15,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.39

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