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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.08, 23,850.27 and 4,806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.08, 23,850.27 and 4,806.86 is: 7,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.08 : 23,850.27 = 4,806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.08/23,850.27 = 4,806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.08x = 23,850.27 × 4,806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.08x = 114,644,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,644,789.60/15,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.33

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