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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.64, 23,961.36 and 4,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.64, 23,961.36 and 4,882.04 is: 7,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.64 : 23,961.36 = 4,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.64/23,961.36 = 4,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.64x = 23,961.36 × 4,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.64x = 116,980,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,980,317.97/15,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.34

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