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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.14, 23,789.94 and 4,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.14, 23,789.94 and 4,766.92 is: 7,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.14 : 23,789.94 = 4,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.14/23,789.94 = 4,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.14x = 23,789.94 × 4,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.14x = 113,404,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404,740.78/15,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.30

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