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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.50, 23,903.40 and 4,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.50, 23,903.40 and 4,844.72 is: 7,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.50 : 23,903.40 = 4,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.50/23,903.40 = 4,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.50x = 23,903.40 × 4,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.50x = 115,805,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,805,280.05/15,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.85

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