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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.08, 23,944.62 and 4,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.08, 23,944.62 and 4,868.76 is: 7,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.08 : 23,944.62 = 4,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.08/23,944.62 = 4,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.08x = 23,944.62 × 4,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.08x = 116,580,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,580,608.07/15,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.06

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