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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.19, 23,803.57 and 4,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.19, 23,803.57 and 4,775.43 is: 7,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.19 : 23,803.57 = 4,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.19/23,803.57 = 4,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.19x = 23,803.57 × 4,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.19x = 113,672,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,672,282.29/15,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.08

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