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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.30, 23,960.12 and 4,725.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.30, 23,960.12 and 4,725.93 is: 7,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.30 : 23,960.12 = 4,725.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.30/23,960.12 = 4,725.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.30x = 23,960.12 × 4,725.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.30x = 113,233,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,233,849.91/15,970.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.28

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