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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.73, 23,802.20 and 4,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.73, 23,802.20 and 4,776 is: 7,164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.73 : 23,802.20 = 4,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.73/23,802.20 = 4,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.73x = 23,802.20 × 4,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.73x = 113,679,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679,307.20/15,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.18

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