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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.96, 23,963.09 and 4,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.96, 23,963.09 and 4,881.23 is: 7,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.96 : 23,963.09 = 4,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.96/23,963.09 = 4,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.96x = 23,963.09 × 4,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.96x = 116,969,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,969,209.58/15,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.95

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