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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.56, 23,803.76 and 4,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.56, 23,803.76 and 4,773.44 is: 7,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.56 : 23,803.76 = 4,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.56/23,803.76 = 4,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.56x = 23,803.76 × 4,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.56x = 113,625,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,625,820.13/15,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.34

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