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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.49, 23,805.51 and 4,780.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.49, 23,805.51 and 4,780.11 is: 7,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.49 : 23,805.51 = 4,780.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.49/23,805.51 = 4,780.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.49x = 23,805.51 × 4,780.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.49x = 113,792,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792,956.41/15,875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.84

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