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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.19, 23,802.08 and 4,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.19, 23,802.08 and 4,774.43 is: 7,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.19 : 23,802.08 = 4,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.19/23,802.08 = 4,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.19x = 23,802.08 × 4,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.19x = 113,641,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,641,221.93/15,868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.58

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