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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.98, 23,865.70 and 4,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.98, 23,865.70 and 4,814.76 is: 7,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.98 : 23,865.70 = 4,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.98/23,865.70 = 4,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.98x = 23,865.70 × 4,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.98x = 114,907,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,907,617.73/15,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.27

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