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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.92, 23,921.69 and 4,853.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.92, 23,921.69 and 4,853.61 is: 7,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.92 : 23,921.69 = 4,853.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.92/23,921.69 = 4,853.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.92x = 23,921.69 × 4,853.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.92x = 116,106,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,106,529.53/15,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.81

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