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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.56, 23,936.26 and 4,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.56, 23,936.26 and 4,861 is: 7,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.56 : 23,936.26 = 4,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.56/23,936.26 = 4,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.56x = 23,936.26 × 4,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.56x = 116,354,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,354,159.86/15,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.39

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