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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.29, 23,916.06 and 4,846.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.29, 23,916.06 and 4,846.41 is: 7,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.29 : 23,916.06 = 4,846.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.29/23,916.06 = 4,846.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.29x = 23,916.06 × 4,846.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.29x = 115,906,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,906,965.08/15,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.41

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