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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.49, 23,795.64 and 4,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.49, 23,795.64 and 4,767.26 is: 7,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.49 : 23,795.64 = 4,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.49/23,795.64 = 4,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.49x = 23,795.64 × 4,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.49x = 113,439,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,439,883.77/15,861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.91

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