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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.65, 23,949.56 and 4,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.65, 23,949.56 and 4,873.33 is: 7,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.65 : 23,949.56 = 4,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.65/23,949.56 = 4,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.65x = 23,949.56 × 4,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.65x = 116,714,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714,109.23/15,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.33

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