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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.48, 23,949.84 and 4,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.48, 23,949.84 and 4,874.88 is: 7,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.48 : 23,949.84 = 4,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.48/23,949.84 = 4,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.48x = 23,949.84 × 4,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.48x = 116,752,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,752,596.02/15,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.36

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