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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.88, 23,802.30 and 4,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.88, 23,802.30 and 4,774.60 is: 7,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.88 : 23,802.30 = 4,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.88/23,802.30 = 4,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.88x = 23,802.30 × 4,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.88x = 113,646,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,646,461.58/15,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.04

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