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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.73, 23,945.12 and 4,865.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.73, 23,945.12 and 4,865.87 is: 7,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.73 : 23,945.12 = 4,865.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.73/23,945.12 = 4,865.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.73x = 23,945.12 × 4,865.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.73x = 116,513,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,513,894.83/15,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.58

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