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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.10, 23,964.22 and 4,882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.10, 23,964.22 and 4,882.75 is: 7,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.10 : 23,964.22 = 4,882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.10/23,964.22 = 4,882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.10x = 23,964.22 × 4,882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.10x = 117,011,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,011,271.35/15,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.14

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