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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.30, 23,963.12 and 4,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.30, 23,963.12 and 4,727.94 is: 7,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.30 : 23,963.12 = 4,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.30/23,963.12 = 4,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.30x = 23,963.12 × 4,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.30x = 113,296,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,296,169.93/15,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.29

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