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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.67, 23,941.45 and 4,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.67, 23,941.45 and 4,865.06 is: 7,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.67 : 23,941.45 = 4,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.67/23,941.45 = 4,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.67x = 23,941.45 × 4,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.67x = 116,476,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,476,590.74/15,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.64

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