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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.10, 23,949.60 and 4,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.10, 23,949.60 and 4,870.50 is: 7,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.10 : 23,949.60 = 4,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.10/23,949.60 = 4,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.10x = 23,949.60 × 4,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.10x = 116,646,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,646,526.80/15,964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.80

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