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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.27, 23,799.71 and 4,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.27, 23,799.71 and 4,773.32 is: 7,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.27 : 23,799.71 = 4,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.27/23,799.71 = 4,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.27x = 23,799.71 × 4,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.27x = 113,603,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,603,631.74/15,866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.07

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