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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.59, 23,922.60 and 4,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.59, 23,922.60 and 4,855.23 is: 7,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.59 : 23,922.60 = 4,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.59/23,922.60 = 4,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.59x = 23,922.60 × 4,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.59x = 116,149,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,149,725.20/15,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.21

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