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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.47, 23,919.41 and 4,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.47, 23,919.41 and 4,853.10 is: 7,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.47 : 23,919.41 = 4,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.47/23,919.41 = 4,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.47x = 23,919.41 × 4,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.47x = 116,083,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,083,300.80/15,945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.02

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