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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.09, 23,923.35 and 4,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.09, 23,923.35 and 4,855.73 is: 7,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.09 : 23,923.35 = 4,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.09/23,923.35 = 4,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.09x = 23,923.35 × 4,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.09x = 116,165,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,165,328.30/15,948.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.96

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