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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.88, 23,922.66 and 4,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.88, 23,922.66 and 4,854.90 is: 7,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.88 : 23,922.66 = 4,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.88/23,922.66 = 4,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.88x = 23,922.66 × 4,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.88x = 116,142,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,142,122.03/15,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.61

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