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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.80, 23,801.58 and 4,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.80, 23,801.58 and 4,774.44 is: 7,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.80 : 23,801.58 = 4,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.80/23,801.58 = 4,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.80x = 23,801.58 × 4,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.80x = 113,639,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,639,215.62/15,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.62

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