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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.85, 23,946.65 and 4,868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.85, 23,946.65 and 4,868.73 is: 7,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.85 : 23,946.65 = 4,868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.85/23,946.65 = 4,868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.85x = 23,946.65 × 4,868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.85x = 116,589,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,589,748.91/15,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.28

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