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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.52, 23,901.77 and 4,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.52, 23,901.77 and 4,841.16 is: 7,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.52 : 23,901.77 = 4,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.52/23,901.77 = 4,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.52x = 23,901.77 × 4,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.52x = 115,712,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,712,268.65/15,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.74

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