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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.69, 23,801.32 and 4,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.69, 23,801.32 and 4,773.93 is: 7,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.69 : 23,801.32 = 4,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.69/23,801.32 = 4,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.69x = 23,801.32 × 4,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.69x = 113,625,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,625,835.59/15,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.83

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