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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.50, 23,861.16 and 4,814.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.50, 23,861.16 and 4,814.58 is: 7,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.50 : 23,861.16 = 4,814.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.50/23,861.16 = 4,814.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.50x = 23,861.16 × 4,814.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.50x = 114,881,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,881,463.71/15,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.48

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