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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.30, 23,958.62 and 4,724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.30, 23,958.62 and 4,724.93 is: 7,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.30 : 23,958.62 = 4,724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.30/23,958.62 = 4,724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.30x = 23,958.62 × 4,724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.30x = 113,202,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202,856.39/15,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.78

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