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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.02, 23,805.52 and 4,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.02, 23,805.52 and 4,776.78 is: 7,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.02 : 23,805.52 = 4,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.02/23,805.52 = 4,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.02x = 23,805.52 × 4,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.02x = 113,713,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,713,809.15/15,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.32

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