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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.52, 23,890.46 and 4,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.52, 23,890.46 and 4,680.02 is: 7,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.52 : 23,890.46 = 4,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.52/23,890.46 = 4,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.52x = 23,890.46 × 4,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.52x = 111,807,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,807,866.94/15,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.12

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