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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.30, 23,803.83 and 4,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.30, 23,803.83 and 4,775.94 is: 7,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.30 : 23,803.83 = 4,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.30/23,803.83 = 4,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.30x = 23,803.83 × 4,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.30x = 113,685,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,685,663.85/15,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.87

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