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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.64, 23,952.36 and 4,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.64, 23,952.36 and 4,876.04 is: 7,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.64 : 23,952.36 = 4,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.64/23,952.36 = 4,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.64x = 23,952.36 × 4,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.64x = 116,792,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,792,665.45/15,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.33

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