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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.41, 23,910.62 and 4,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.41, 23,910.62 and 4,847.19 is: 7,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.41 : 23,910.62 = 4,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.41/23,910.62 = 4,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.41x = 23,910.62 × 4,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.41x = 115,899,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,899,293.92/15,940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.79

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