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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.62, 23,945.35 and 4,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.62, 23,945.35 and 4,870.27 is: 7,305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.62 : 23,945.35 = 4,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.62/23,945.35 = 4,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.62x = 23,945.35 × 4,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.62x = 116,620,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,620,200.02/15,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.38

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