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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.28, 23,924.55 and 4,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.28, 23,924.55 and 4,855.11 is: 7,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.28 : 23,924.55 = 4,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.28/23,924.55 = 4,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.28x = 23,924.55 × 4,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.28x = 116,156,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,321.95/15,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.23

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