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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.72, 23,792.26 and 4,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.72, 23,792.26 and 4,766.52 is: 7,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.72 : 23,792.26 = 4,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.72/23,792.26 = 4,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.72x = 23,792.26 × 4,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.72x = 113,406,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,406,283.14/15,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.13

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