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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.04, 23,913.02 and 4,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.04, 23,913.02 and 4,848.68 is: 7,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.04 : 23,913.02 = 4,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.04/23,913.02 = 4,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.04x = 23,913.02 × 4,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.04x = 115,946,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,946,581.81/15,942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.01

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