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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.47, 23,846.13 and 4,803.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.47, 23,846.13 and 4,803.57 is: 7,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.47 : 23,846.13 = 4,803.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.47/23,846.13 = 4,803.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.47x = 23,846.13 × 4,803.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.47x = 114,546,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,546,554.68/15,899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.43

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