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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.66, 23,905.77 and 4,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.66, 23,905.77 and 4,844.26 is: 7,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.66 : 23,905.77 = 4,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.66/23,905.77 = 4,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.66x = 23,905.77 × 4,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.66x = 115,805,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,805,765.38/15,937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.17

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