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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.92, 23,913.18 and 4,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.92, 23,913.18 and 4,854.96 is: 7,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.92 : 23,913.18 = 4,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.92/23,913.18 = 4,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.92x = 23,913.18 × 4,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.92x = 116,097,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,097,532.37/15,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.25

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