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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.62, 23,905.71 and 4,841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.62, 23,905.71 and 4,841.94 is: 7,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.62 : 23,905.71 = 4,841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.62/23,905.71 = 4,841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.62x = 23,905.71 × 4,841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.62x = 115,750,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750,013.48/15,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.06

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