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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.40, 23,858.10 and 4,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.40, 23,858.10 and 4,813.80 is: 7,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.40 : 23,858.10 = 4,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.40/23,858.10 = 4,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.40x = 23,858.10 × 4,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.40x = 114,848,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,848,121.78/15,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.70

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