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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.06, 23,964.95 and 4,880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.06, 23,964.95 and 4,880.29 is: 7,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.06 : 23,964.95 = 4,880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.06/23,964.95 = 4,880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.06x = 23,964.95 × 4,880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.06x = 116,955,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,955,905.84/15,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.16

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