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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.91, 23,945.49 and 4,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.91, 23,945.49 and 4,718.12 is: 7,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.91 : 23,945.49 = 4,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.91/23,945.49 = 4,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.91x = 23,945.49 × 4,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.91x = 112,977,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,977,575.55/15,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.51

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