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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.81, 23,866.52 and 4,816.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.81, 23,866.52 and 4,816.53 is: 7,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.81 : 23,866.52 = 4,816.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.81/23,866.52 = 4,816.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.81x = 23,866.52 × 4,816.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.81x = 114,953,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,953,785.49/15,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.80

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