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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.72, 23,798.26 and 4,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.72, 23,798.26 and 4,770.52 is: 7,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.72 : 23,798.26 = 4,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.72/23,798.26 = 4,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.72x = 23,798.26 × 4,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.72x = 113,530,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,530,075.30/15,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.13

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