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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.72, 23,924.30 and 4,856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.72, 23,924.30 and 4,856.35 is: 7,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.72 : 23,924.30 = 4,856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.72/23,924.30 = 4,856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.72x = 23,924.30 × 4,856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.72x = 116,184,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,184,774.31/15,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.90

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