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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.63, 23,879.44 and 4,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.63, 23,879.44 and 4,975.63 is: 7,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.63 : 23,879.44 = 4,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.63/23,879.44 = 4,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.63x = 23,879.44 × 4,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.63x = 118,815,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,815,138.65/15,919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.44

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