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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.94, 23,941.87 and 4,865.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.94, 23,941.87 and 4,865.33 is: 7,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.94 : 23,941.87 = 4,865.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.94/23,941.87 = 4,865.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.94x = 23,941.87 × 4,865.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.94x = 116,485,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,485,146.06/15,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.06

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