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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.80, 23,960.87 and 4,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.80, 23,960.87 and 4,726.44 is: 7,091.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.80 : 23,960.87 = 4,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.80/23,960.87 = 4,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.80x = 23,960.87 × 4,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.80x = 113,249,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,249,590.77/15,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.04

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