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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.95, 23,924.88 and 4,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.95, 23,924.88 and 4,713.18 is: 7,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.95 : 23,924.88 = 4,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.95/23,924.88 = 4,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.95x = 23,924.88 × 4,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.95x = 112,762,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,762,265.92/15,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.76

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