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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.40, 23,954.08 and 4,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.40, 23,954.08 and 4,876.14 is: 7,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.40 : 23,954.08 = 4,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.40/23,954.08 = 4,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.40x = 23,954.08 × 4,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.40x = 116,803,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,803,447.65/15,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.20

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