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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.12, 23,904.96 and 4,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.12, 23,904.96 and 4,841.44 is: 7,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.12 : 23,904.96 = 4,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.12/23,904.96 = 4,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.12x = 23,904.96 × 4,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.12x = 115,734,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,734,429.54/15,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.31

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