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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.25, 23,924.30 and 4,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.25, 23,924.30 and 4,854.84 is: 7,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.25 : 23,924.30 = 4,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.25/23,924.30 = 4,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.25x = 23,924.30 × 4,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.25x = 116,148,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,148,624.34/15,947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.30

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