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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.44, 23,955.16 and 4,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.44, 23,955.16 and 4,876.14 is: 7,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.44 : 23,955.16 = 4,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.44/23,955.16 = 4,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.44x = 23,955.16 × 4,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.44x = 116,808,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,808,713.88/15,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.52

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