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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.80, 23,952.76 and 4,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.80, 23,952.76 and 4,723.28 is: 7,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.80 : 23,952.76 = 4,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.80/23,952.76 = 4,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.80x = 23,952.76 × 4,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.80x = 113,135,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,135,592.25/15,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.68

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