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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.81, 23,855.48 and 4,810.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.81, 23,855.48 and 4,810.73 is: 7,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.81 : 23,855.48 = 4,810.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.81/23,855.48 = 4,810.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.81x = 23,855.48 × 4,810.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.81x = 114,762,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,762,148.01/15,903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.02

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