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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.59, 23,921.10 and 4,854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.59, 23,921.10 and 4,854.23 is: 7,281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.59 : 23,921.10 = 4,854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.59/23,921.10 = 4,854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.59x = 23,921.10 × 4,854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.59x = 116,118,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,118,401.65/15,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.71

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