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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.44, 23,859.66 and 4,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.44, 23,859.66 and 4,962.44 is: 7,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.44 : 23,859.66 = 4,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.44/23,859.66 = 4,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.44x = 23,859.66 × 4,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.44x = 118,402,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,402,131.17/15,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.66

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