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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.48, 23,951.34 and 4,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.48, 23,951.34 and 4,875.88 is: 7,313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.48 : 23,951.34 = 4,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.48/23,951.34 = 4,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.48x = 23,951.34 × 4,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.48x = 116,783,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,783,859.68/15,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.86

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