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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.70, 23,793.78 and 4,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.70, 23,793.78 and 4,767.52 is: 7,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.70 : 23,793.78 = 4,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.70/23,793.78 = 4,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.70x = 23,793.78 × 4,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.70x = 113,437,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,437,322.03/15,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.65

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