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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.05, 23,860.78 and 4,819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.05, 23,860.78 and 4,819.91 is: 7,227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.05 : 23,860.78 = 4,819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.05/23,860.78 = 4,819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.05x = 23,860.78 × 4,819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.05x = 115,006,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,006,680.78/15,912.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.65

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