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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.96, 23,116.91 and 4,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.96, 23,116.91 and 4,879.62 is: 7,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.96 : 23,116.91 = 4,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.96/23,116.91 = 4,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.96x = 23,116.91 × 4,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.96x = 112,801,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,801,711.98/15,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.53

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