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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.88, 23,913.66 and 4,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.88, 23,913.66 and 4,848.90 is: 7,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.88 : 23,913.66 = 4,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.88/23,913.66 = 4,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.88x = 23,913.66 × 4,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.88x = 115,954,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,954,945.97/15,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.61

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